S. 5225 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
Cosponsors: 3 (0 D, 3 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-14
Introduced: 2026-08-04
Latest action (2026-08-04): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What S. 5225 does, in plain terms
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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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