Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 23, 2026)
Enhancing 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.
What just happenedJul 24, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 23, 2026
- Jul 24, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee - Jul 23, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Education and Workforce Committee - Jul 23, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Homeland Security Committee - Jul 23, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 23, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House