Bill Text: HI SCR41 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene An Advisory Committee To Make Recommendations To Develop And Implement A Plan To Teach Digital Citizenship And Media Literacy In Grades K-12 In Public Schools, Including Charter Schools And Hawaiian Language Immersion Schools.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-02-27 - Referred to EDU/TEC. [SCR41 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2020-SCR41-Introduced.html
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THE SENATE |
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THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO TEACH DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND MEDIA LITERACY IN GRADES K-12 IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INCLUDING CHARTER SCHOOLS AND HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOLS.
WHEREAS, the modern digital world influences media content of news on current events, thereby shaping the public's perception of reality; and
WHEREAS,
media literacy is necessary
skill that allows all
citizens to access, analyze, and evaluate information; create messages; and act
using a variety of forms of communication; and
WHEREAS,
students from kindergarten through grade twelve should be educated in media literacy to obtain the
skills and experiences
needed to become full participants in the digital world, including instruction in understanding how
media shapes perceptions;
and
WHEREAS,
students use technology to play, learn, and communicate at school and home, and need to learn
how to use technology
responsibly; and
WHEREAS,
instruction in media literacy should be incorporated into every classroom and every
curriculum content area
to prepare students to live and work in a digital world; now, therefore,
BE IT
RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirtieth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session
of 2020,
the House of Representatives concurring, that the Department of Education is requested
to convene an advisory committee to make recommendations to develop and
implement a plan to teach digital citizenship and media literacy in grades K-12
in public schools, including charter schools and Hawaiian language immersion schools;
and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the advisory committee include:
(1) Experts in media literacy, digital citizenship, and internet safety, including but not limited to academic experts and non-profit organizations; and
(2) Other stakeholders, such as teachers, librarians, parent organizations, students, educators, and administrators; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that, by December 31, 2020, the advisory committee is requested to
make recommendations to the Department of Education on the following:
(1) Best practices, resources, and models for grade-appropriate
instruction in media literacy, digital citizenship, and internet safety;
(2) Strategies that will support the Department of
Education with the implementation of the best practices identified by the advisory
committee, including strategies for delivering professional development to
educators and administrators; and
(3) Any other matters deemed relevant by the
advisory committee; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted
to the Governor, Chair of the Board of Education, and Superintendent of Education.
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Department of Education; Digital Citizenship; Media Literacy; Advisory Committee
