S. 5225 K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act
U.S. S. 5225 — K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 (Senate Companion; Introduced Aug. 4, 2026)
United States · S. 5225, 119th Congress
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- State and local education agencies using ESEA funds (permissive)
This Senate bill would let states and school districts use existing federal K-12 education funds for teaching students to use AI safely and responsibly. It would also allow the funds to pay for training teachers, administrators, librarians and support staff on AI. It is the Senate version of House bill H.R. 8747.
Who is protected: K-12 students
Legal detail
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include AI instruction and AI professional development as permissible uses of funds across four ESEA funding streams for SEAs and LEAs. Companion to H.R. 8747 (legiscan-current-us-hb8747).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Citation | S. 5225, 119th Congress |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | education AI · children's online safety |
| Bill text | GovInfo — S. 5225 (Introduced in Senate) text |
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