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This bill seeks to address the potential workforce disruptions caused by artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies by establishing comprehensive education and training initiatives. The legislation requires the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Education to collaborate on producing detailed reports analyzing AI's impact on jobs, identifying industries most affected, and recommending strategies to support workers. The bill authorizes two primary grant programs: one through the Department of Education to expand emerging and advanced technology education from pre-kindergarten through high school, focusing on training teachers, expanding access to learning materials, and supporting underrepresented students in STEAM fields; and another through the Department of Labor to provide workforce training for workers in industries most impacted by AI. The grants prioritize helping workers develop skills for high-wage jobs in emerging technology sectors, with special attention to demographic groups most vulnerable to job displacement. Additionally, the bill mandates reporting requirements to track the effectiveness of these programs and amends existing education research laws to include tracking of emerging technology education. With an initial funding of $160 million for education grants and $90 million for workforce training grants in fiscal year 2026, the bill aims to proactively prepare the American workforce for technological changes and ensure equitable access to skills needed in an AI-driven economy.

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