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HR 1108

Education; equip students with the skills of critical media consumption; recognize urgent need

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Viola Davis and 2 co-sponsors

Georgia bill mandates critical media literacy instruction in schools to teach students to identify bias, misinformation, and manipulation across digital and traditional media platforms.

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Bill Summary · HR 1108

Legislative bill overview

HR 1108 seeks to integrate critical media literacy education into Georgia's school curriculum, teaching students to analyze, evaluate, and consume media content with a discerning eye. The bill recognizes media literacy as an urgent educational need in an era of misinformation, deepfakes, and digital manipulation. It directs the state to develop standards and implement instruction across grade levels.

Why is this important

Students encounter unprecedented volumes of information daily through social media, news outlets, and algorithmic feeds—much of it unvetted or deliberately misleading. Teaching critical media consumption skills helps students identify bias, distinguish fact from opinion, recognize propaganda techniques, and make informed decisions about what they read, watch, and share. This addresses both academic success and democratic participation.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum crowding: Critics may argue Georgia's already-packed curriculum lacks time for additional subjects, raising questions about what gets displaced or compressed
  • Defining "critical analysis": Disagreement may emerge over whose perspectives on media bias are taught—concerns that instruction could reflect particular political viewpoints rather than neutral analytical frameworks
  • Implementation costs and timelines: Requires teacher training, curriculum development, and resource allocation, with unclear funding mechanisms or rollout feasibility

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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