Support Media Literacy Education in Missouri

HB116

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Support Media Literacy Education in Missouri

Dear [Your Elected Official],

I am a constituent and I am asking you to please support Missouri HB 116.

I believe that media literacy is a critical skill for students. The ability to navigate within our powerful 24/7 media landscape depends on acquiring skills and tools to know how to consume and evaluate information, ask questions, avoid manipulation, and engage in digital spaces safely and confidently. Please support Missouri HB 116 and continue to prioritize media literacy education for all K-12 students.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your City & State]

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Hello, my name is [NAME] and I live in [TOWN, STATE]. I am a constituent. I am urging the Senator/Representative to support Missouri HB 116 because I believe that media literacy is a critical skill for students. Thank you.

Summary

<p>Missouri HB 116 would require the State Department of Education to establish a “Media Literacy and Critical Thinking” pilot program for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years in 5-7 diverse school districts. The pilot program would address components of media literacy including news content literacy, visual literacy, digital fluency, and digital literacy. The guidelines developed as a result of the information gained from the pilot program will provide school districts with samples of learning activities, resources, and training that promote critical thinking and the skills necessary to evaluate all forms of media. </p> <p>If you reside in Missouri, now is the time to reach out to your legislators and urge them to support HB 116. Take action today!</p>

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