NSF AI Education Act of 2025
Latest action (25 Jun 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
What this bill does
The NSF AI Education Act of 2025 would expand the National Science Foundation's authority to support artificial intelligence education and workforce training. It authorizes the NSF to award scholarships and fellowships to undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, school counselors, faculty, and industry professionals studying or teaching AI, with priority consideration for programs tied to AI teaching, advanced manufacturing, or agriculture. It also creates up to eight "Centers of AI Excellence" at community colleges and career/technical schools, in coordination with the Commerce Department's Regional Technology Hubs program, and establishes a competitive grant program for research on AI's use in K-12 education, along with a pilot "AI Collaborative" network for educators.
The bill primarily affects students, teachers, community colleges, career and technical schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners involved in AI-related education and workforce development. It also requires NSF to conduct outreach to rural, Tribal, and other underserved institutions, and to report periodically to Congress on program outcomes, including student participation, completion rates, and workforce entry.
The bill was introduced September 15, 2025, by Rep. Vince Fong and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. On June 25, 2026, the committee voted 33-0 to order the bill reported, in an amended form (a "substitute"), sending it toward possible consideration by the full House.
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Official summary
NSF AI Education Act of 2025
This bill establishes, or authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish, various scholarship, fellowship, and grant programs to promote education and professional development related to artificial intelligence (AI).
The bill authorizes NSF to award scholarships and fellowships to college students focusing their studies on AI. NSF may also support AI-related professional development fellowships for (1) students and faculty, (2) K-12 teachers and school professionals, and (3) industry professionals seeking short-term appointments to teach AI.
NSF must also establish up to eight centers of AI excellence at community colleges or area career and technical education schools. Designated centers must develop best practices for AI research and education, integrating AI into the classroom, and facilitating partnerships with the private sector, among other topics. This program must be administered in coordination with the Department of Commerce Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program.
NSF may make merit-based grants to eligible entities, including institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, for research on AI teaching models, integration of AI in the classroom, and AI’s impact on educational outcomes for students through grade 12. Awards must be used to (1) prepare K-12 teachers to integrate AI into their classrooms; and (2) research, test, and implement AI-related instructional materials, teaching models, and professional development for teachers.
Finally, NSF may establish a pilot program through which regional cohorts will provide AI-related peer support, mentoring, and research experiences to K-12 teachers and school leaders.
Timeline
25 Jun 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5351 do?
- The NSF AI Education Act of 2025 would expand the National Science Foundation's authority to support artificial intelligence education and workforce training. It authorizes the NSF to award scholarships and fellowships to undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, school counselors, faculty, and industry professionals studying or teaching AI, with priority consideration for programs tied to AI teaching, advanced manufacturing, or agriculture. It also creates up to eight "Centers of AI Excellence" at community colleges and career/technical schools, in coordination with the Commerce Department's Regional Technology Hubs program, and establishes a competitive grant program for research on AI's use in K-12 education, along with a pilot "AI Collaborative" network for educators. The bill primarily affects students, teachers, community colleges, career and technical schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners involved in AI-related education and workforce development. It also requires NSF to conduct outreach to rural, Tribal, and other underserved institutions, and to report periodically to Congress on program outcomes, including student participation, completion rates, and workforce entry. The bill was introduced September 15, 2025, by Rep. Vince Fong and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. On June 25, 2026, the committee voted 33-0 to order the bill reported, in an amended form (a "substitute"), sending it toward possible consideration by the full House.
- Has H.R. 5351 become law?
- Not yet. As of 25 Jun 2026, H.R. 5351 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5351?
- H.R. 5351 was sponsored by Rep. Vince Fong [R-CA20] (Republican-CA), with 28 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5351?
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0. (25 Jun 2026).
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