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Investing in Education and Worker Retraining for the Artificial Intelligence Era

This Act authorizes $250 million for educational and training programs to prepare citizens for labor market changes driven by Artificial Intelligence. It expands access to technology education for students from pre-K through high school and funds upskilling for adult workers in occupations facing automation risks. The goal is to ensure equitable opportunities for success in the emerging technology-driven economy.
Key points
$160 million authorized in grants for educational entities to expand access to technology education (including programming and AI) from pre-K through high school.
$90 million authorized for upskilling programs and scholarships targeting adult workers in industries projected to have the most growth in AI use.
Mandatory federal reports analyzing which demographic groups and occupations are most vulnerable to job displacement due to AI.
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Print number: 118_HR_9607
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2024-09-16