Bill Tracker / 119th Congress / H.R. 8747
H.R. 8747 · 119th Congress
K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
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Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15. — 07/21/2026
What This Bill Does
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.
Summary as of 05/12/2026, via Congress.gov / Congressional Research Service.
Introduced
05/12/2026
Policy Area
Education