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H.R. 8747119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jul 21, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
Introduced:
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HR 8747 lets schools use existing federal education funds for AI literacy instruction without adding new money or mandates.
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HR 8747 adds AI education to the list of approved uses for federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Schools and states could use existing funds to teach students how to use AI tools safely and responsibly, and to train teachers, librarians, and other staff. The bill does not create a new program or require anyone to adopt AI curriculum.
The bill affects K-12 public school students nationwide, along with teachers, librarians, paraprofessionals, and administrators. School districts and state education agencies would gain new flexibility in how they direct existing federal dollars.
Whether students receive AI literacy instruction would depend entirely on whether their local school or state chooses to spend funds that way. The bill expands options for spending without directing any particular outcome.
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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: 18 - 15.