Bill would fund AI education grants for K-12 schools nationwide
In markupH.R. 5584Latest action
Sponsor: Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Representative · NJ
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Official title: LIFT AI Act
119th Congress
Topics: Education
Introduced:
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The LIFT AI Act would let the National Science Foundation award grants to develop AI education programs for K-12 schools.
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What does this do?
The LIFT AI Act directs the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to colleges, universities, and nonprofits to develop AI education programs for K-12 schools. Grant funds could support classroom lessons, teacher training, assessment tools, and professional development, or be used to update existing curricula with AI content.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects K-12 public schools, teachers, administrators, and students nationwide, as well as universities and nonprofits eligible to apply for the grants.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not require any school to teach AI; it creates a federal funding structure meant to encourage and expand AI education efforts across the country.
What does it cost, and who pays?
The bill establishes a competitive federal grant program through the National Science Foundation, though the summary does not specify a funding amount.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 26, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 25, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1.