Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Jul 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
What this bill does
H.R. 9918, the Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act, would direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to create programs to improve cybersecurity for K-12 schools. This includes establishing a public website to share information on best practices, training, and tools related to cybersecurity, data protection, and student privacy specifically for schools. It would also create a registry for cyber incidents affecting schools and a program to deploy cybersecurity capabilities to schools.
The bill would affect elementary and secondary schools, local educational agencies, State educational agencies, and educational service agencies. These entities would have access to a new website with resources and potentially receive cybersecurity services and training. The bill also authorizes $10 million for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out its provisions.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2026. It has been referred to the Committees on Homeland Security and Education and Workforce for consideration. The bill is in its initial stages and has not yet passed either chamber of Congress.
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Official summary
Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act
This bill establishes resources and a program to address cybersecurity of elementary and secondary schools.
First, the bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish an information exchange to disseminate information, best practices, training, and resources to improve cybersecurity in elementary and secondary schools.
In addition, CISA must establish a registry to track cyber incidents affecting information technology systems that are owned or managed by schools and educational agencies. Schools and educational agencies may voluntarily submit information to the registry.
Finally, the bill requires CISA to establish a program to address cybersecurity threats to school information systems.
Timeline
24 Jul 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9918 do?
- H.R. 9918, the Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act, would direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to create programs to improve cybersecurity for K-12 schools. This includes establishing a public website to share information on best practices, training, and tools related to cybersecurity, data protection, and student privacy specifically for schools. It would also create a registry for cyber incidents affecting schools and a program to deploy cybersecurity capabilities to schools. The bill would affect elementary and secondary schools, local educational agencies, State educational agencies, and educational service agencies. These entities would have access to a new website with resources and potentially receive cybersecurity services and training. The bill also authorizes $10 million for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out its provisions. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2026. It has been referred to the Committees on Homeland Security and Education and Workforce for consideration. The bill is in its initial stages and has not yet passed either chamber of Congress.
- Has H.R. 9918 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9918. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9918?
- H.R. 9918 was sponsored by Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9918?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. (24 Jul 2026).
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