H.R. 8747 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, May 12, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryLets schools teach AI literacy with federal funds
This bill allows states and local school districts to use certain federal education grants to support artificial intelligence instruction. Schools could use the money to help teachers, librarians, administrators, and other staff learn how to use AI safely and effectively, and then teach those skills to students.
How it affects you
If you have school-age children, this means your local schools may be able to offer AI education and training using existing federal funding. Teachers and school staff in your area might get professional development to better understand and teach AI literacy. The bill itself doesn't require schools to do this—it just makes it possible for them to use certain grants this way.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 12, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 8747
A BILL
K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL-6) · Introduced May 12, 2026 · Education · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 21, 2026: “Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.”