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AI Summary
HB4625 mandates digital literacy instruction in Illinois schools, starting in elementary, effective July 1, 2024.
Business Impact
If you operate a school district, you must implement digital literacy programs by July 1, 2024.
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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What This Means
Illinois HB4625 requires school districts to provide digital literacy skills, including digital citizenship, media literacy, and AI literacy, starting in elementary school. The State Board of Education will guide these efforts.
Key Provisions
- Section 27-20.07: All school districts must provide digital literacy skills starting in elementary school.
- Digital literacy instruction includes digital citizenship, media literacy, and AI literacy.
- Instruction must be developmentally appropriate and guided by the State Board of Education.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Janet Yang Rohr D | Sponsor | HD-041 |
Compliance Checklist
Implement digital literacy programs including AI literacy
Who: School districts in Illinois
Deadline: 2024-07-01
Penalty: Potential compliance issues with educational authorities
Who: School districts in Illinois
Deadline: 2024-07-01
Penalty: Potential compliance issues with educational authorities
Full Legal Analysis
HB4625 amends the Illinois School Code by adding Section 27-20.07, mandating that all school districts provide developmentally appropriate digital literacy instruction starting in elementary school. This instruction must include digital citizenship skills, media literacy, and AI literacy. The State Board of Education, along with a group of educators it convenes, will provide guidance and standards for these programs. Digital literacy skills may incorporate existing computer literacy standards upon recommendation by the State Board of Education. The bill specifies that digital citizenship instruction must cover the impact of a student's digital footprint and cybersecurity. Media literacy instruction must meet the requirements of Section 27-20.08. AI literacy instruction must address generative AI, its ethical use, age-appropriate applications, and its global impact. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024. It does not specify penalties for non-compliance.
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