H.R. 8747, the K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026, advanced out of committee on July 21, 2026.
H.R. 8747 — K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
What it does
This bill amends federal education law to allow schools and states to use existing K–12 education funding to teach students about artificial intelligence and to train teachers in AI literacy. The bill does not require AI instruction or provide new funding; it simply permits schools to spend current federal education dollars on AI curricula and teacher training. EdTech vendors and curriculum publishers stand to benefit from increased demand for AI educational materials and professional development programs.
Quorum's transparency scan gave K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
H.R. 8747 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Randy Fine.