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HR8747119th CongressWALLET

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

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Summary

Authorizes using artificial intelligence in K-12 classrooms and professional learning when deployed safely and responsibly. The bill adds AI, using the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 definition, to the list of allowable uses under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for student instruction, teacher development, and local programs.

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  • Students: Permits AI as a classroom tool and as part of curricula so schools can teach students to use AI safely and effectively.
  • Teachers and school leaders: Allows professional development for teachers, paraprofessionals, school librarians, specialized instructional staff, and administrators to learn and teach the use of AI.
  • Local education agencies: Lets local programs use existing ESEA funding for AI-related instruction and staff training and does not create new federal funding or new program mechanisms.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

AI instruction and staff training

If enacted, this bill would let schools use existing ESEA funds to teach K-12 students about artificial intelligence. It would let schools train teachers, paraprofessionals, librarians, support staff, and administrators to use and teach AI. AI use would have to be safe, effective, and responsible and follow the definition in the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act. The bill would not add new federal money or set dollar amounts. Districts would offer these programs only if they choose to reallocate existing funds.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

FL • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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