119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 8747 — K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action Jul 21, 2026
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 12, 2026
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Referred
May 12, 2026
Education and Workforce
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Committee
Jul 21, 2026
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
AmendmentAI
Timeline · 4 actions
Jul 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House