Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, the Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act, would direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish several new initiatives. These include a "School Cybersecurity Information Exchange" to share best practices, training, and information on funding opportunities, and a "Cybersecurity Incident Registry" to voluntarily collect data on cyber incidents affecting schools. It also proposes a "K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program" to deploy cybersecurity capabilities and provide training.
The initiatives would affect elementary schools, secondary schools, local and state education agencies, and educational service agencies. These entities could use the information exchange to find federal and recommended state/local tools and funding. The incident registry would allow for analysis of cyber threats to these institutions. The bill also authorizes appropriations of $10 million for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out these provisions.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, by Senator Marsha Blackburn and co-sponsored by Senator Mark Warner. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. No further actions have been taken on the bill since its introduction.
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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
23 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5098 do?
- This bill, the Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act, would direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish several new initiatives. These include a "School Cybersecurity Information Exchange" to share best practices, training, and information on funding opportunities, and a "Cybersecurity Incident Registry" to voluntarily collect data on cyber incidents affecting schools. It also proposes a "K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program" to deploy cybersecurity capabilities and provide training. The initiatives would affect elementary schools, secondary schools, local and state education agencies, and educational service agencies. These entities could use the information exchange to find federal and recommended state/local tools and funding. The incident registry would allow for analysis of cyber threats to these institutions. The bill also authorizes appropriations of $10 million for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out these provisions. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, by Senator Marsha Blackburn and co-sponsored by Senator Mark Warner. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. No further actions have been taken on the bill since its introduction.
- Has S. 5098 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5098. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5098?
- S. 5098 was sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5098?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (23 Jul 2026).
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