HB1983Introduced in the House
Schools; media literacy and cybersecurity to be taught in sixth, seventh, or eighth grades; State Department of Education to adopt curriculum standards; effective date.
Introduced by Trish Ranson, District 34
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Schools; media literacy and cybersecurity to be taught in sixth, seventh, or eighth grades; State Department of Education to adopt curriculum standards; effective date.
Where it stands
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
February 10, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Appropriations and Budget Committee: DO PASS · March 3, 2026
13
Yes
14
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
27 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Bashore | 7 | No |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
| John Kane | 11 | No |
| Scott Fetgatter | 16 | No |
| Jim Grego | 17 | No |
| Dell Kerbs | 26 | No |
| Danny Sterling | 27 | Yes |
| Mark Lawson | 30 | Yes |
| Trish Ranson | 34 | Yes |
| Chad Caldwell | 40 | No |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Ranson
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
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