K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
119-S-5225119th CongressIntroduced Aug 4, 2026Education
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT](R-MT)3 cosponsors
Summary
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.
Actions (2)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 4, 2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
Aug 4, 2026Library of Congress