U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on Sept. 9 proposed a bipartisan bill that would encourage states to develop academic standards for elementary and secondary schools for artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
“AI has the power to help students learn and reach their full potential, but they must be taught to use it responsibly,” Sen. Cassidy said. “This bill gives states the authority to develop their own AI curriculum, ensuring students can safely harness this technology to succeed and be better prepared for today’s workforce.”
The lawmaker cosponsored the Recommending Artificial Intelligence Standards in Education (RAISE) Act of 2025, S. 2740, alongside bill sponsor U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) and fellow cosponsor U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE).
If enacted, the measure would encourage states to include AI and emerging technology educational standards in their K-12 curriculum, according to a bill summary provided by the senators.
Specifically, S. 2740 would add AI and emerging technology to the list of subjects that states may establish standards for under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which requires states to set learning standards for math, reading, and science while giving them the ability to set standards for other subjects, the summary says.
“This important piece of legislation will empower states to develop academic standards on AI and prepare our leaders of tomorrow to meet the moment,” said Sen. Blunt Rochester. “The bipartisan coalition of senators already on board shows just how serious we are about getting this done on behalf of our future generations.”
The bill is under consideration by the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which is chaired by Sen. Cassidy.