HB1283
To Require The Division Of Elementary And Secondary Education To Include Digital Media Standards In Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Library Media Standards.
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, 2025View 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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