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H.R. 8747 119th Congress House

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Official title: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include certain curriculum expenses as permissible uses of funds, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 12, 2026 Introduced by: Randy Fine Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
Education Advanced technology and technological innovationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationTeaching, teachers, curricula
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
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What's happening now July 21, 2026

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 5225 K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
 Bill text 1 version

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Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

  • NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
    for NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • ACTE
    for ACTE · Virginia · 2nd Quarter 2026 (Apr 1 - June 30)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8747: K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8747/
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"H.R. 8747: K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8747/.
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H.R. 8747, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8747/.
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