Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jun 03, 2022 |
committed to rules |
Mar 14, 2022 |
advanced to third reading |
Mar 10, 2022 |
2nd report cal. |
Mar 09, 2022 |
1st report cal.668 |
Mar 01, 2022 |
print number 8214a |
Mar 01, 2022 |
amend and recommit to libraries |
Feb 02, 2022 |
referred to libraries |
Senate Bill S8214A
2021-2022 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D) 61st Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Rules Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(R, C, IP, RFM) Senate District
2021-S8214 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A6142
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Education, Commissioner of
- Versions Introduced in 2023-2024 Legislative Session:
-
A35
2021-S8214 - Summary
Directs the commissioner of education to appoint a media literacy advisory group to study the teaching of media literacy; requires such group to survey all school districts on the media literacy practices of and the current media literacy resources available to each district, to inquire how districts are currently integrating digital citizenship and media literacy education in their curriculum.
2021-S8214 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S8214 SPONSOR: RYAN TITLE OF BILL: An act to direct the commissioner of education to appoint a media liter- acy advisory group to study the teaching of media literacy PURPOSE: This bill directs the Commissioner of Education to appoint a Media Literacy Advisory Committee to study the teaching of media literacy; requires such Committee to survey all school districts. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one provides definitions. Section two directs the Commissioner of Education and other stakeholders to conduct a survey on the status of library media instruction. Section three establishes information to be collected as part of the
2021-S8214 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 8214 I N S E N A T E February 2, 2022 ___________ Introduced by Sen. RYAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Libraries AN ACT to direct the commissioner of education to appoint a media liter- acy advisory group to study the teaching of media literacy THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. For purposes of this act, "media literacy" shall be consid- ered a broad term that encompasses consumption and production of media and digital products and is defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, act and create with all forms of communication, and encom- passes the foundational skills of digital citizenship and internet safe- ty including the norms of appropriate, responsible, healthy behavior, and cyberbullying prevention. § 2. The commissioner of education, in cooperation with experts in media literacy, the board of regents of the university of the state of New York, and stakeholders including educators and parents, shall appoint a media literacy advisory group ("group") to conduct a survey on the current status of library media instruction. Such group shall include staff from school library systems, staff from school libraries and staff from higher education institutions that offer library and information studies programs. § 3. The group shall survey each school district in the state to determine the media literacy practices of and the current media literacy resources available to each district. The survey shall include a check- list of items for school districts to consider when updating policies and procedures. The survey shall also inquire of teacher-librarians, principals, and technology directors to understand how they are current- ly integrating digital citizenship and media literacy education in their curriculum. The group shall create a web-based location with links to recommended successful practices and resources to support digital citi- zenship, media literacy, and internet safety. § 4. The group shall make a report of its findings, including any recommendations for legislative action as it may deem necessary and appropriate, best practices for instruction that provides guidance about EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
co-Sponsors
(R, C, IP, RFM) Senate District
2021-S8214A (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A6142
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Education, Commissioner of
- Versions Introduced in 2023-2024 Legislative Session:
-
A35
2021-S8214A (ACTIVE) - Summary
Directs the commissioner of education to appoint a media literacy advisory group to study the teaching of media literacy; requires such group to survey all school districts on the media literacy practices of and the current media literacy resources available to each district, to inquire how districts are currently integrating digital citizenship and media literacy education in their curriculum.
2021-S8214A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S8214A SPONSOR: RYAN TITLE OF BILL: An act to direct the commissioner of education to appoint a media liter- acy advisory group to study the teaching of media literacy PURPOSE: This bill directs the Commissioner of Education to appoint a Media Literacy Advisory Committee to study the teaching of media literacy; requires such Committee to survey all school districts. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one provides definitions. Section two directs the Commissioner of Education and other stakeholders to conduct a survey on the status of library media instruction. Section three establishes information to be collected as part of the
2021-S8214A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 8214--A I N S E N A T E February 2, 2022 ___________ Introduced by Sens. RYAN, JORDAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Libraries -- commit- tee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recom- mitted to said committee AN ACT to direct the commissioner of education to appoint a media liter- acy advisory group to study the teaching of media literacy THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. For purposes of this act, "media literacy" shall be consid- ered a broad term that encompasses consumption and production of media and digital products and is defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, act and create with all forms of communication, and encom- passes the foundational skills of digital citizenship and internet safe- ty including the norms of appropriate, responsible, healthy behavior, and cyberbullying prevention. "Digital citizenship" shall mean a diverse set of skills related to current technology and social media, including the norms of appropriate, responsible, and healthy behavior and focuses on empowering learners to use online resources, applications and spaces to improve communities and curate a positive and effective digital foot- print. § 2. The commissioner of education, in cooperation with experts in media literacy, the board of regents, the state university board of trustees, and stakeholders including educators and parents, shall appoint a media literacy advisory group ("group") to conduct a survey on the current status of library media instruction. The commissioner of education shall serve as chair of the group. Such group shall consist of nine members other than the commissioner. Three members of the group shall be staff from school library systems, three members of the group shall be staff from school libraries, and three members of the group shall be staff from higher education institutions that offer library and information studies programs. Each of the aforementioned members shall possess a New York state public librarian certification and a masters degree in library sciences, or the equivalent experience. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD10002-04-2
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