Media Literacy Infographic

Illinois LEGislature

MEDIA LITERACY

HOUSE BILL 0234

RunDOWN

WHAT WILL THE BILL DO?

Mandates media literacy with help of State Superintendent of Education curriculm in all public schools [no funding required] by 2022-2023 school year

• Chief Sponsors: Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez and Sen. Karina Villa
• Chief Co-Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
• Witness Slips: 124 "Proponents," zero "Opponents, " and 2 "No Position"

All of the points were made during the House Committee on March 24.

Arguing Points

Supporting Points

• Bipartisan supported and passed unanimously in House last year [did not have enough time to reach Senate floor]
• Aligns with the computer literacy initiative and ISBE social sciences standards revision in fall
• ISBE does not often support unfunded mandates but in this case they do

• Passing bill from May makes more sense than drafting a new bill
• Even if bill indicates no need of funding, schools still need funding for potential printing materials and updated books
• No certainty of having enough educators or classes having enough room in school year to implement a media literacy unit

KEY Bill Updates

First reading was in Illinois House and referred to Rules Committee

Third reading of bill occured and House floor passed the bill 66-44

March 24

April 21

Jan. 29

April 20

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules reffered to, adopted, and passed committee

Bill arrived in Illinois Senate and first reading by Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

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