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S. 5225

Referred to Committee

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Introduced 8/4/2026•119th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

8/4/2026 • Senate

Summary

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.

Introduced in Senate • 8/4/2026

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Policy Area: Education

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

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Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

Republican • MT

Sponsored 8/4/2026

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

R-NC

Joined 8/4/2026

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

August 4, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Introduced in Senate8/4/2026

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3