Modernize American education by updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and giving states and school districts authority to prepare students and teachers for the AI-driven economy using existing federal resources.

introduced the K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 to modernize American education by updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and giving states and school districts clear authority to prepare students and teachers for the AI-driven economy using existing federal resources

Fine announced legislation to update federal education law so states and districts can use existing resources to prepare schools for AI.

Press Releases | U.S. Representative Randy Fine
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introduced the K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 to modernize American education by updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and giving states and school districts clear authority to prepare students and teachers for the AI-driven economy using existing federal resources

Fine introduced legislation to let states and districts use existing federal education dollars for AI instruction and teacher training.

Congressman Fine Introduces K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 | U.S. Representative Randy Fine
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advancing forward-looking legislation to prepare the next generation for success by equipping students with the skills needed to compete in an AI-driven workforce

The congressman says he is advancing legislation to help students gain skills for an AI-driven workforce.

A Year in Action: Congressman Fine Secures Millions, Serves Thousands in First 365 Days in Congress | U.S. Representative Randy Fine
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introduced the K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 to modernize American education by updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

Fine made a direct same-term legislative push matching the promise: a House bill to update ESEA and let states and districts use existing federal education dollars for AI instruction and teacher training. It is substantive action, but the page shows only an introduction, not enactment.

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Congressman Fine Introduces K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 | U.S. Representative Randy Fine
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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include certain curriculum expenses as permissible uses of funds

The bill text explicitly amends ESEA to permit AI curriculum and related professional-development spending from existing federal education funds. That is a concrete step toward the campaign pledge, but it remains a proposal rather than enacted law.

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K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 (bill text)
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