What does Preamble of K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The amendment aims to include certain curriculum expenses as permissible uses of funds. The bill is referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

What does SHORT TITLE. of K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

What does ALLOWING FUNDS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CURRICULA. of K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow funds for instruction and professional development related to artificial intelligence. Amendments are made to sections 4104, 4107, and 4109 of the Act. The allowable uses include instruction on artificial intelligence for students and providing teachers, paraprofessionals, school librarians, specialized instructional support personnel, and administrators with the knowledge and skills to use AI safely, effectively, and responsibly. The definition of artificial intelligence used in these amendments is that found in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401).

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K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/12/2026 · Introduced: 5/12/2026

Author: Randy Fine (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill allows funds to be used for instruction and professional development related to artificial intelligence in elementary and secondary education.
Funds can be used to provide teachers, paraprofessionals, school librarians, specialized instructional support personnel, and administrators with knowledge and skills to use AI safely and effectively.
The bill permits curriculum expenses related to artificial intelligence to be considered permissible uses of funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

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