Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8747

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

AI Education: Funding for Schools and Teachers

May 12·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on May 11, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred since that date. It is common for bills to remain in committee without a vote.

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Unlikely to pass

Most bills introduced by a single representative without broad bipartisan cosponsors struggle to move past the committee stage.

Key Points

This bill would let schools use existing federal money to teach students about artificial intelligence. It focuses on teaching kids how to use AI tools in a way that is safe and responsible.
Teachers and school staff would also get help. The plan allows schools to spend money on training for teachers, librarians, and principals so they understand how AI works and how to use it in the classroom.
The goal is to make sure students are ready for a future where AI is common. By adding AI to the list of approved subjects for federal funding, the bill makes it easier for local schools to start these programs without needing brand new budgets.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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May 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

May 12, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8747

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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