Congress·In Committee·S. 4958

Safeguard Kids Act

AI Safety Education in Schools

Jul 14·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Unlikely to pass

While many agree AI safety is important, this bill was introduced by a single member and has not yet gained broad bipartisan support or a companion bill in the House.

Key Points

This bill would let schools use federal money to teach students in elementary and high school about artificial intelligence. It focuses on showing kids the dangers and limits of AI while teaching them how to use it responsibly.
Students would learn about AI chatbots, which are computer programs that talk to people like a human would. The goal is to help kids understand that these tools are not always right and can have risks.
Schools could also use federal funds to provide mental health counseling for students. This specifically covers problems that might start because a student used an AI chatbot.
As AI becomes more common, supporters want to make sure children know how to navigate these new tools safely. It updates existing education laws to include these modern technology challenges.

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Milestones

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Jul 14, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Safeguard Kids Act

Bill NumberS 4958

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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