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Urge Indiana Lawmakers to Support the Internet Safety Curricula for Schools Act

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Dear [title] [last name],

I'm writing to urge you to support SB 142, the Internet Safety Curricula for Schools Act.
Nowadays, our students' lives are shaped by social media algorithms that profit from outrage, complicated by sneaky stereotypes, and even hijacked by foreign misinformation campaigns. Too often, when we use media tools — from Tiktok to TV — we end up being used by them.
That's why we need the Internet Safety Curricula for Schools Act. This bill would require the Department of Education to develop elementary and high school curricula on topics like:
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<li>thinking independently about online information before acting on it</li>
<li>reacting to harmful online behavior, like cyberbullying or promotion of self-harm</li>
<li>understanding social media platforms' financial incentives to influence behavior</li>
<li>protecting against identity theft and fraud</li>
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 These are essential media literacy skills. Media literacy education will equip our youngest citizens with a politically-neutral toolkit so that they can form opinions and make choices without undue influence. By learning to spot red flags, seek out primary sources, and ask questions about the possible biases of sources, Indiana's next generation will grow up to be independent consumers, citizens, and informed future voters for the 21st century.

Thank you for your time and consideration. [Your Name]
[Your City & State]

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Hi, how are you today? I am a constituent of Senator/Representative ____, and I'm calling to ask him/her to support SB 142, the Internet Safety Curricula for Schools Act. Would you be able to pass a message on?

Great, thanks. The Internet Safety Curricula for Schools Act would require the Department of Education to develop curricula for elementary and high schools on topics like thinking independently about online information, responding to cyberbullying or identity theft, and understanding how social media platforms are financially motivated to influence their behavior.

Media literacy is literacy for the 21st century. That's why I want to ensure that Indiana's next generation learns the media literacy skills they need for health, well-being, and full participation in economic and civic life. As a constituent, I believe that Senator/Representative shares these values and ask that he/she supports The Internet Safety Curricula for Schools Act.

Thank you for your time.

Summary

This bill will require the Indiana Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop Internet safety curricula on how to navigate online information, cyberbullying, promotion of self-harm, financial incentives of social media platforms, and more.

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