K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would let schools use federal money to teach students about artificial intelligence. Right now, schools get federal funds for various programs, and this change would add AI literacy to the list of things they can spend that money on.
• The plan focuses on teaching kids how to use AI tools in a way that is safe and responsible. It aims to prepare students for a future where AI is common in many jobs and parts of daily life.
• Teachers, librarians, and school staff would also benefit from this bill. It allows schools to use federal funds for professional development so educators can learn how to use AI themselves and how to teach it to their students.
• This does not give schools new money. Instead, it gives them more flexibility to spend the money they already receive from the government on technology and modern skills.

Impact Analysis

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