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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 8747

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

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Introduced 2026-05-12Topic: education · technology privacy

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 This bill authorizes states and local educational agencies (LEAs) to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for programs and activities that support instruction on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). For example, LEAs may use these grants to provide teachers, school librarians, administrators, and others with the knowledge and skills to use (and teach the use of) AI safely, effectively, and responsibly, including through professional development.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-07-21HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.refer
2026-07-21HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Heldrefer
2026-05-12HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.refer
2026-05-12Introduced in Houseintroduce
2026-05-12Introduced in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-10-05. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.