The bill establishes the Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety, and Media Literacy Advisory Council within the Minnesota Department of Education. This 19-member council will include representatives from various educational backgrounds, including licensed teachers, school media specialists, parent-teacher organizations, and experts in digital citizenship, Internet safety, and media literacy. The council's primary duties will involve making recommendations to the commissioner of education on best practices for teaching these subjects and methods for instructing students on the responsible use of media and technology.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the commissioner of education report to legislative committees by February 14, 2025, providing guidelines for instructional practices and any necessary draft legislation. The council is required to hold its first meeting by September 9, 2024, and will operate under the Minnesota Open Meeting Law. The council is set to expire on February 15, 2025, and the provisions of this bill will take effect the day after final enactment.