Bipartisan Bill Aims to Introduce AI Literacy Programs in K-12 Schools

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200

A new bipartisan bill introduced by California Senator Adam Schiff has garnered support from major AI companies including OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. The Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence (LIFT AI) Act seeks to integrate AI literacy into the K-12 curriculum. The legislation would empower the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop instructional materials, curricula, and professional development programs for teachers. AI literacy, as defined in the bill, includes the knowledge and ability to effectively use AI tools, critically assess AI outputs, solve problems in an AI-enhanced world, and understand potential risks. The proposed funding would also support tools to evaluate AI proficiency among students and teachers and promote hands-on learning experiences. The bill has received endorsements from educational and technology organizations such as the American Federation of Teachers