Students in Pennsylvania may soon learn how to spot ‘fake news’

Published July 10, 2025 12:18pm ET



(The Center Square) – Amid a flood of online mis- and disinformation, lawmakers in both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly have proposed legislation to help students evaluate the credibility of their sources and empower them with critical thinking skills to distinguish fact from fiction. 

House Bill 332 and Senate Bill 839 would require K-12 media literacy education. 

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