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Bill119th CongressFiled Aug 4, 2026Education
S. 5225

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

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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.

What just happenedAug 4, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT](R-MT)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 R
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  1. Aug 4, 2026IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Aug 4, 2026IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 — Informed