Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act

S 394 establishes a federal grant program to fund media literacy and digital citizenship education in K-12 schools across the U.S. The bill provides funding for state/local education agencies, public libraries, and qualified nonprofits to develop curriculum, train teachers, and create advisory councils focused on teaching students to critically evaluate digital content. It requires states to create inclusive guidelines addressing media analysis, responsible online behavior, and recognizing misinformation, with specific attention to students with disabilities and diverse backgrounds. The program aims to equip students with skills to navigate digital environments safely and discernibly, directly affecting all public school students from kindergarten through high school.