Promoting student access to information about media literacy and civic education.

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This bill requires Washington school districts to include media literacy in their mandatory civics courses starting in the 2026-27 school year. The civics course will cover topics like government structure, citizen rights and responsibilities, and current issues, with the added focus on understanding online information, voter registration, and how to influence public policy. This change aims to improve students' ability to distinguish between real and fake news and encourage civic engagement.

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