United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 8747 — K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill aims to improve AI education in K-12 schools.

The K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 seeks to enhance artificial intelligence education for students in K-12 schools. It focuses on preparing students with the skills needed to understand and work with AI technologies.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers may benefit from a future workforce better equipped with AI skills.
  • Families: This means families can expect their children to receive education that prepares them for a technology-driven future.

Summary

K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026This 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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds provisions regarding the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

  • Section 4104(b)(3)(A)(i)

    (VII) the use of artificial intelligence (as defined in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401)) in a manner that is safe, effective, and responsible; or

    This amendment allows funds to be used for artificial intelligence curricula in K-12 education.

  • Section 4104(b)(3)(C)

    (vii) providing teachers, paraprofessionals, school librarians and media personnel, specialized instructional support personnel, and administrators with the knowledge and skills to use, and teach the use of, artificial intelligence (as defined in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401)) safely, effectively, and responsibly, including through professional development.

    This amendment enables funding for training teachers and school staff in the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence.

  • Section 4107(a)(3)

    (J) instruction on the use of artificial intelligence (as defined in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401)) in a manner that is safe, effective, and responsible; or

    This change allows local education agencies to provide instruction on artificial intelligence.

  • Section 4109(a)

    (7) providing teachers, paraprofessionals, school librarians and media personnel, specialized instructional support personnel, and administrators with the knowledge and skills to use, and teach the use of, artificial intelligence (as defined in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401)) safely, effectively, and responsibly, including through professional development.

    This addition expands the use of funds for professional development to include teaching artificial intelligence skills.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8747 do?
K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026This 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.
Who sponsors HR 8747?
HR 8747 is sponsored by Fine, Randy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8747?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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