A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act directs the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Information Exchange. This exchange will provide K-12 organizations with information, best practices, and training regarding cybersecurity and data protection. The bill also creates a voluntary Cybersecurity Incident Registry to track and analyze cyber incidents affecting schools. Additionally, it establishes the K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program to deploy specific cybersecurity tools and strategies. The act authorizes $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out these goals.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill strengthens cybersecurity defenses for K-12 educational institutions.
- Scored +6
Would students be better off under this?
Enhanced cybersecurity protections directly safeguard student data and learning environments.
- Scored +6
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill emphasizes student online privacy and data protection within schools.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Specialized Information: The establishment of the School Cybersecurity Information Exchange will provide K-12 organizations with best practices, training, and lessons learned tailored to their specific resources and technical expertise (Section 2, subsection a).
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Financial Guidance and Discovery: Schools and educational agencies will have access to a database identifying cybersecurity tools funded by the Federal Government and a searchable database to find and apply for funding opportunities (Section 2, subsection b).
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Improved Cybersecurity Defenses: The K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program aims to deploy cybersecurity capabilities, including tools to protect schools from ransomware and other threats (Section 4, subsection a).
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Enhanced Incident Response and Awareness: The voluntary Cybersecurity Incident Registry is designed to increase the awareness and preparedness of covered entities and help develop systematic approaches to prevent and respond to cyber incidents (Section 3, subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — Enhanced cybersecurity protections directly safeguard student data and learning environments. Would children be better off under this? — Protecting school digital environments benefits the safety and privacy of students.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill emphasizes student online privacy and data protection within schools. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill authorizes funding specifically for cybersecurity improvements in K-12 schools.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill includes provisions to protect student privacy and data security. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The act requires annual reports on cybersecurity incidents and program impact. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the role of CISA in establishing K-12 cybersecurity protocols.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill strengthens cybersecurity defenses for K-12 educational institutions.
- 7/24/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa