I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5584 
To improve educational efforts related to artificial intelligence literacy at 
the K through 12 level, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 
Mr. KEAN (for himself and Mr. AMO) introduced the following bill; which was 
referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
A BILL 
To improve educational efforts related to artificial intel-
ligence literacy at the K through 12 level, and for other 
purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Literacy in Future 
Technologies Artificial Intelligence Act’’ or the ‘‘LIFT AI 
Act’’. 
SEC. 2. PREPARING K–12 EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS FOR 
AN AI LITERATE FUTURE. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that— 
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(1) artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly trans-
forming the modern world, driving innovation across 
industries, enhancing productivity, and reshaping 
the way we live and work; 
(2) to ensure the United States remains a glob-
al leader in this technological revolution, the United 
States should provide the Nation’s youth with oppor-
tunities to cultivate the skills and understanding 
necessary to use and create the next generation of 
AI technology; 
(3) it is the policy of the United States to pro-
mote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans 
by promoting the appropriate integration of AI into 
education, providing comprehensive AI training for 
educators, and fostering early exposure to AI con-
cepts and technology to develop an AI-ready work-
force and the next generation of American AI 
innovators; 
(4) as strategic adversaries pursue AI tech-
nology 
for 
the 
purposes 
of 
surveillance, 
weaponization, and economic competition, maintain-
ing United States leadership through an AI literate 
public is essential; and 
(5) awards made under this section should rec-
ognize— 
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(A) the rapidly evolving nature of AI tech-
nology, and identify and focus on those skills 
that will remain relevant to AI literacy consid-
ering likely changes in AI capabilities; and 
(B) student progression to more advanced 
topics as they progress through K–12 edu-
cation. 
(b) AWARDS.—The Director may make awards on a 
merit-reviewed, competitive basis to institutions of higher 
education or nonprofit organizations (or a consortium 
thereof) to support research activities to develop edu-
cational curricula, instructional material, teacher profes-
sional development, and evaluation methods for AI literacy 
at the K–12 level. 
(c) USE OF AWARD FUNDS.—Activities funded by 
awards made under this section may include the following: 
(1) Formal and informal K–12 education cur-
riculum development focused on the essential abili-
ties and competencies necessary for AI literacy that 
is learner-centered, project-based, and can be per-
sonalized in the classroom and other learning envi-
ronments. 
(2) Engaging State and local educational agen-
cies, superintendents, principals, educators, or other 
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school leaders of students in kindergarten through 
grade 12 in professional learning opportunities to— 
(A) enhance AI literacy and proficiency; 
(B) promote responsible use of AI; and 
(C) develop best practices. 
(3) Developing AI literacy evaluation tools and 
resources for educators assessing proficiency in AI 
literacy. 
(4) Designing and implementing professional 
development courses and experiences in AI literacy, 
including mentoring, for State and local educational 
agencies, principals, educators, or other school lead-
ers that integrate in-person, virtual, and distance 
learning experiences. 
(5) Development of hands-on learning tools to 
assist in developing and improving AI literacy. 
(6) Augmenting the existing curriculum to in-
corporate AI literacy where appropriate, including 
responsible use of AI in learning. 
(7) Additional activities determined appropriate 
by the Director. 
(d) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Director may carry out 
this section by making awards through new or existing 
programs. 
(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
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(1) AI
LITERACY.—The term ‘‘AI literacy’’ 
means having the age-appropriate knowledge and 
ability to use artificial intelligence effectively, to 
critically interpret outputs, to solve problems in an 
AI-enabled world, and to mitigate potential risks. 
(2) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; AI.—The terms 
‘‘artificial intelligence’’ and ‘‘AI’’ have the meaning 
given the term ‘‘artificial intelligence’’ in section 
5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative 
Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401; enacted as part of 
title LVI of division E of the William M. (Mac) 
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283)). 
(3) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means 
the Director of the National Science Foundation. 
(4) K–12 EDUCATION.—The term ‘‘K–12 edu-
cation’’ means elementary schools and secondary 
schools (as such terms are defined in section 8101 
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)). 
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