Who it affects
- States
- School districts
- Teachers, school librarians, and administrators
In committeeEducationTechnology
K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
S. 5225 · Senate bill · Introduced Aug. 4, 2026
The K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 would allow states and school districts to use certain education grants for AI instruction and educator training.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- States and school districts could use Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for artificial intelligence (AI) instruction.
- School districts could use these grants to train teachers, school librarians, administrators, and others.
- Training could cover how to use AI safely, effectively, and responsibly, and how to teach its use.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include certain curriculum expenses as permissible use of funds, and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Sen. Sheehy, Tim (R-MT)
- Introduced
- Aug. 4, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 3
- Committees
- Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Latest action
- Aug. 4, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Official summary from the 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.
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.