Adds artificial intelligence instruction and teacher training to the activities that federal K-12 education grant funds may pay for.

Official title: K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 12-MAY-2026

Referred 12-MAY-2026

Approved by committee 21-JUL-2026

Key points

Adds instruction on the safe, effective, and responsible use of artificial intelligence to the student instruction activities allowed under state and local grants.
Adds training for teachers, paraprofessionals, school librarians, specialized support staff, and administrators to use and teach AI, including through professional development.
Uses the definition of artificial intelligence from the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020.
Amends the state and local grant sections of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

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Official CRS summary

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Education

Sponsor Randy Fine (R-FL) Cosponsors · 0

No cosponsors.

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