119th Congress
S. 5225
K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Tim Sheehy(R-MT)
- Introduced
- Aug 4, 2026
- Policy area
- Education
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- Ted Budd (R-NC)
- Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Aug 4, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. - Aug 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate