New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 5821
Relates to media literacy education
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Linda Rosenthal (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- John T. McDonald III (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Enacts the "media literacy act"; requires teachers and library media specialists to complete professional development related to media literacy education; requires a school library media specialist in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high and senior high school; directs the commissioner of education to appoint a media literacy advisory committee to study the teaching of media literacy; creates a media literacy advisory committee to annually review policy and procedures on media literacy.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO EDUCATION - Feb 20, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO EDUCATION