H.R. 10042

119 HR 10042 IH: Understanding AI in the Classroom Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-08-03
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 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 10042  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   August 3, 2026   Mr. Whitesides  (for himself,  Mrs. McClain Delaney , and  Ms. Salinas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Science, Space, and Technology    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.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Understanding AI in the Classroom Act  .
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 described in subsection (a), the Director shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and publish, a report that includes information related to any gaps identified under such subsection.
(d)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Artificial intelligence
The term  artificial intelligence  has the meaning given the term in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 ( 15 U.S.C. 9401 ).
(2)
Child
The term  child  has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ).
(3)
Director
The term  Director  means the Director of the National Science Foundation.