HB1792 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act.

What is the status of HB1792?

In committee as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1792?

Jim Murphy (R, 094), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1792?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1792&year=2026&code=R

Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Missouri HB1792: Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act

Q: What does HB1792 do?

In its own words: To amend chapter 161, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a pilot program for media literacy and critical thinking. Section A. Chapter 161, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 161.355, to read as follows: 161.355. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act". 2. As used in this section, "media literacy" means the following: (1) An individual's ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and participate with all forms of media, such and (b) Social media content, such as images, text, video, and.

Status: In committee, March 26, 2026

What the bill says

To amend chapter 161, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a pilot program for media literacy and critical thinking. Section A. Chapter 161, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 161.355, to read as follows: 161.355. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act". 2. As used in this section, "media literacy" means the following: (1) An individual's ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and participate with all forms of media, such and (b) Social media content, such as images, text, video, and.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 161, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a pilot program for media literacy and critical thinking. Section A. Chapter 161, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 161.355, to read as follows: 161.355. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act". 2. As used in this section, "media literacy" means the following: (1) An individual's ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and participate with all forms of media, such and (b) Social media content, such as images, text, video, and other media content; (2) An individual's ability to recognize bias and stereotypes in media messages; (3) The foundational skills of digital citizenship and internet safety; and (4) In the classroom, media literacy includes integrating the process of critical analysis of media messages into the daily classroom curricula. 3. The department of elementary and secondary education shall establish the "Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Pilot Program". Such pilot program shall be implemented and administered during the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years. 4. Under the media literacy and critical thinking pilot program, the department of elementary and secondary education shall select five to seven diverse school districts EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is …

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