NEW JERSEY — What is “information literacy” and how will New Jersey’s public schools make sure that students are learning this essential skill? That’s what a newly signed state law will tackle in an attempt to teach young people what news they can trust – and what news they can’t.
Last week, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-588/A-4169. Read the full text of the bill here.
According to a statement from the governor’s office, the bill requires the New Jersey Department of Education to develop New Jersey Student Learning Standards in information literacy, which is defined as a “set of skills that enables an individual to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate and effectively use the needed information.” That includes social media, websites, texts and other potential sources of news.
The bill also requires the commissioner of the Department of Education to put together a committee to help roll out the new law, including certified school library media specialists and teaching staff members.
The public will be given a chance to give feedback about the proposed standards prior to their adoption by the state Board of Education, Murphy’s office said.
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