U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10042: Understanding AI in the Classroom Act
Status: In committee, August 3, 2026
To direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to complete workshops related to the integration of artificial intelligence into classrooms, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to complete workshops related to the integration of artificial intelligence into classrooms, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, August 3, 2026:
A BILL To direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to complete workshops related to the integration of artificial intelligence into classrooms, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Understanding AI in the Classroom Act . SECTION 2. Workshops related to the integration of artificial intelligence into classrooms (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall complete workshops to identify any gaps in relevant data and published findings related to any effect on or harm to children as a result of the integration of artificial intelligence into classrooms, including with respect to the following: (1) The attention span and learning independence of children. (2) The cognitive, social, emotional, or behavioral development of children. (3) Any over-reliance or trust miscalibration on artificial intelligence by children. (4) Any differential effect on children based on the following: (A) Age. (B) Any vulnerability that may impact children. (C) Any characteristic of such artificial intelligence, including sycophancy. (b) Participation In carrying out subsection (a), the Director may seek the participation of the following: (1) Researchers. (2) Educators. (3) School leaders. (4) Parent groups. (5) Any other person the Director determines appropriate. (c) Report Not later than 6 months after the Director completes the workshops …
Sponsors
- George Whitesides (D) · primary sponsor
- April McClain-Delaney (D, HD-MD-6)
- Andrea Salinas (D)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications
Common questions
- What is HB10042?
- HB10042 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Understanding AI in the Classroom Act.
- What does HB10042 do?
- In its own words: To direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to complete workshops related to the integration of artificial intelligence into classrooms, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB10042?
- In committee as of August 3, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (August 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10042?
- George Whitesides (D), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB10042?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10042
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