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HB1283

To Require The Division Of Elementary And Secondary Education To Include Digital Media Standards In Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Library Media Standards.

Failed

Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

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AI-Generated Summary

House Bill 1283 mandates that the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate digital media standards into the existing K-12 library media curriculum by the 2026-2027 school year. The bill defines key terms such as digital citizenship, digital wellness, information literacy, and artificial intelligence. The required curriculum must cover topics including internet safety, the impact of social media on mental health, cybersecurity, cyberbullying, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Additionally, the bill requires the Division to curate supporting resources for educators, parents, and students. It also updates the job duties of school library media specialists to include the instruction of these new digital media standards in collaboration with classroom teachers.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are K-12 students in Arkansas, who will receive structured education on navigating digital environments, managing mental health impacts of social media, and identifying online risks like cyberbullying and predatory behavior. Additionally, educators and library media specialists will receive state-provided resources and guidance to facilitate this instruction, and parents will have access to curated materials to assist in supporting their children's digital literacy at home.

Who Might Suffer?

The primary groups likely to face increased burdens are school library media specialists and classroom teachers, who must integrate these new standards into their existing curricula and collaborate to deliver the instruction. School districts may also face indirect impacts related to the allocation of time and resources required to implement these curriculum changes and ensure staff are adequately prepared to teach the new standards.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 7, 2025
Yea: 65 Nay: 15 NV: 20 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (100)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Tracy Steele Democrat House Yea
Fred Allen Democrat House NV
Lane Jean Republican House Yea
Stephen Meeks Republican House Yea
Mark Perry Democrat House Yea
Jon Eubanks Republican House Yea
Matthew Shepherd Republican House Yea
Jeff Wardlaw Republican House Nay
Bruce Cozart Republican House Yea
David Whitaker Democrat House Yea
Mike Holcomb Republican House Yea
Stephen Magie Democrat House Yea
Mark McElroy Republican House Yea
Richard Womack Republican House Nay
Jack Ladyman Republican House Yea
Robin Lundstrum Republican House Nay
Dwight Tosh Republican House NV
Rick Beck Republican House Yea
Mary Bentley Republican House Yea
Les Eaves Republican House Yea
Justin Gonzales Republican House Nay
Julie Mayberry Republican House Yea
Ken Ferguson Democrat House Yea
Ron Mcnair Republican House Yea
Marcus Richmond Republican House NV
Deann Vaught Republican House NV
Karilyn Brown Republican House Yea
Sonia Eubanks Barker Republican House Nay
Frances Cavenaugh Republican House Nay
Jimmie Gazaway Republican House Yea
Roger Lynch Republican House Yea
John Maddox Republican House Yea
Aaron Pilkington Republican House Yea
Johnny Rye Republican House Yea
Les Warren Republican House NV
Carlton Wing Republican House NV
Austin Mccollum Republican House NV
Carol Dalby Republican House NV
Steve Hollowell Republican House Yea
Brian Evans Republican House NV
Lee Johnson Republican House Yea
Andrew Collins Democrat House Yea
Stan Berry Republican House NV
Harlan Breaux Republican House Yea
Cameron Cooper Republican House NV
Nicole Clowney Democrat House Yea
Cindy Crawford Republican House Yea
Denise Garner Democrat House Yea
Tippi McCullough Democrat House Yea
Jay Richardson Democrat House Yea
Jim Wooten Republican House Yea
Denise Ennett Democrat House Yea
Richard McGrew Republican House Nay
Joy Springer Democrat House Yea
Howard Beaty Republican House Nay
Tony Furman Republican House Yea
Kendon Underwood Republican House Nay
David Ray Republican House Nay
John Carr Republican House Yea
Rick McClure Republican House NV
Keith Brooks Republican House Yea
Ashley Hudson Democrat House Yea
Jon Milligan Republican House NV
RJ Hawk Republican House NV
Wade Andrews Republican House Nay
Rebecca Burkes Republican House Nay
Hope Duke Republican House Yea
Zack Gramlich Republican House Yea
Mindy McAlindon Republican House NV
Matt Duffield Republican House Yea
Stetson Painter Republican House Yea
Steve Unger Republican House Yea
Wayne Long Republican House NV
Scott Richardson Republican House Nay
Brandon Achor Republican House NV
Jeremiah Moore Republican House Yea
Joey Carr Republican House Yea
Matt Brown Republican House Yea
Shad Pearce Republican House Yea
Chad Puryear Republican House Yea
Ryan Rose Republican House NV
Bart Schulz Republican House Yea
Trey Steimel Republican House Yea
Tara Shephard Democrat House Yea
Jeremy Wooldridge Republican House Yea
Kendra Moore Republican House Yea
Brit McKenzie Republican House Nay
Steven Walker Republican House Yea
Glenn Barnes Democrat House Yea
Lincoln Barnett Democrat House Yea
Alyssa Brown Republican House Yea
Nick Burkes Republican House Nay
Paul Childress Republican House Yea
James Eaton Republican House Yea
Brad Hall Republican House Yea
Dolly Henley Republican House Yea
Jessie McGruder Democrat House NV
Jason Nazarenko Republican House Yea
Randy Torres Republican House NV
Diana Gonzales Worthen Democrat House Yea
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