Improving personalized learning

(a) AI in education priority Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, in carrying out the activities of the Small Business Innovation Research Program (as defined in section 9(e) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 6389(e))), referred to in this section as the SBIR program, the Secretary shall prioritize educational artificial intelligence research and development to foster innovation in personalized learning technologies, in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Criteria for prioritization Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, in awarding grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements under the SBIR program, the Secretary shall give priority to proposals that— (1) seek to incorporate artificial intelligence into education without reducing or inhibiting students’ critical thinking skills; and (2) meet 2 or more of the following criteria: (A) Projects that demonstrate the potential to significantly enhance personalized learning experiences by adapting to individual student needs, improving student achievement, and addressing learning gaps. (B) Projects that aim to make artificial intelligence technologies accessible to all students, including students with special education needs. (C) Projects that incorporate cutting-edge computational techniques to create innovative tutoring solutions. (D) Projects that demonstrate a clear strategy for integrating artificial intelligence into classroom settings for efficiency and personalized learning, including training resources for teachers and administrators and compatibility with existing educational tools and curricula.