Relating to digital citizenship and media literacy instruction in public schools and a public school policy regarding Internet safety.
SB 2787 requires Texas public school districts to incorporate digital citizenship and media literacy instruction for students in grades 6 through 12. The bill mandates curriculum covering social media impacts (including mental health effects and misinformation), online security, identifying credible sources, and respectful online discourse, with districts required to post materials online and notify parents. It also requires school districts to adopt Internet safety policies protecting students on school networks. This law directly affects all Texas public school students in middle and high school and their school districts. The policy changes focus on equipping students with practical skills for responsible online behavior through standardized curriculum requirements.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Education K-16
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Apr 3, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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José Menéndez
DDemocratic
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