K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
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Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
What this bill does
**Summary of H.R. 8747 — K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026**
This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to explicitly allow federal education funds to be used for artificial intelligence (AI)-related instruction and training. Specifically, it adds "safe, effective, and responsible" use of AI—using the definition of AI from the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020—as a permitted purpose under existing state and local grant programs (Title IV, Part A) that fund well-rounded education, student support, and technology use.
The changes affect state and local education agencies, which would gain explicit authority to spend certain federal grant money on AI curricula for students and on professional development to help teachers, paraprofessionals, librarians, specialized instructional support staff, and administrators learn to use and teach AI responsibly. The bill does not create new funding but clarifies that existing allowable-use categories in current grant programs can cover AI-related instruction and training.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) on May 12, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. On July 21, 2026, the committee voted 18–15 to order the bill reported, as amended. It would next go to the full House of Representatives for consideration; further votes in the House and Senate would be required before it could become law.
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Official 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.
Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8747 do?
- **Summary of H.R. 8747 — K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026** This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to explicitly allow federal education funds to be used for artificial intelligence (AI)-related instruction and training. Specifically, it adds "safe, effective, and responsible" use of AI—using the definition of AI from the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020—as a permitted purpose under existing state and local grant programs (Title IV, Part A) that fund well-rounded education, student support, and technology use. The changes affect state and local education agencies, which would gain explicit authority to spend certain federal grant money on AI curricula for students and on professional development to help teachers, paraprofessionals, librarians, specialized instructional support staff, and administrators learn to use and teach AI responsibly. The bill does not create new funding but clarifies that existing allowable-use categories in current grant programs can cover AI-related instruction and training. The bill was introduced by Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) on May 12, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. On July 21, 2026, the committee voted 18–15 to order the bill reported, as amended. It would next go to the full House of Representatives for consideration; further votes in the House and Senate would be required before it could become law.
- Has H.R. 8747 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8747. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8747?
- H.R. 8747 was sponsored by Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8747?
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15. (21 Jul 2026).
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