Strategic Framework FY26 - Flipbook - Page 13
Three Paths to Nationwide News Literacy
News literacy requirements and standards by state
MA
NY
CT
PA
NV
IL
UT
NJ
OH
DE
CO
CA
TX
FL
Existing news literacy
standards requirement
Existing news literacy
teaching requirement
As of August 1, 2025.
NLP developing
local coalitions
working toward
potential legislative or
administrative action
NLP supporting local
coalitions working on
active legislative or
administrative efforts
What’s the difference?
Not all state policies about news literacy mean students are learning it in school.
Teaching standards outline
what materials students
should know, but aren’t
always required — especially
if the materials are not part
of a tested subject.
A teaching requirement
means schools must
teach news literacy
— and they’re held
accountable for doing it.
Advance State-Level Action – 13
