Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5098
Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
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Introduced 2026-07-23Topic: educationSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceEnhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act This bill establishes resources and a program to address cybersecurity of elementary and secondary schools. First, the bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish an information exchange to disseminate information, best practices, training, and resources to improve cybersecurity in elementary and secondary schools. In addition, CISA must establish a registry to track cyber incidents affecting information technology systems that are owned or managed by schools and educational agencies. Schools and educational agencies may voluntarily submit information to the registry. Finally, the bill requires CISA to establish a program to address cybersecurity threats to school information systems.
Sponsors
- Marsha Blackburn Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | refer |
| 2026-07-23 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |