Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth

Section 1: Background

• AI is transforming industries and enhancing productivity.
• Importance of providing youth with skills to use and create AI technology.
• Early exposure to AI:
  • Demystifies technology.
  • Sparks curiosity and creativity.
  • Prepares students for future workforce.
• Need to invest in educators to:
  • Train students about AI.
  • Use AI to improve educational outcomes.
• Importance of lifelong learning for AI skills development.
• Establish a framework integrating early exposure with comprehensive training.

Section 2: Policy

• Promote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans.
• Integrate AI into education and provide training for educators.
• Foster early exposure to AI concepts.

Section 3: Definition

• AI is defined as per 15 U.S.C. 9401(3).

Section 4: Establishing an AI Education Task Force

• White House Task Force on AI Education established.
• Led by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
• Includes Secretaries of Agriculture, Labor, Energy, Education, Director of NSF, etc.
• Task Force to implement AI education policy and coordinate federal efforts.

Section 5: Presidential AI Challenge

• Task Force to establish a Presidential AI Challenge within 90 days.
• Challenge to encourage achievements in AI, promote geographic adoption, and foster collaboration.
• Features multiple age categories, geographic regions, and themes.
• Collaboration with private sector for expertise and resources.

Section 6: Improving Education Through AI

• Establish public-private partnerships for K-12 AI education.
• Develop online resources for AI literacy and critical thinking.
• Utilize industry commitments and federal funding for resources.
• Resources to be ready for K-12 within 180 days.
• Federal AI resources to support state and local educational agencies.
• Issue guidance on AI use in education for improved outcomes.

Section 7: Enhancing Educator Training on AI

• AI prioritized in teacher training programs.
• Focus on reducing administrative tasks, improving training, and integrating AI into subjects.
• NSF to prioritize AI research in education.
• Secretary of Agriculture to promote AI in formal/non-formal education.

Section 8: Promoting Registered Apprenticeships

• Increase AI-related Registered Apprenticeships.
• Develop standards for AI apprenticeship programs.
• Encourage use of funding for AI skills and work-based learning.
• Support high school AI courses and certifications.
• Include AI as a priority in fellowship and scholarship programs.

Section 9: General Provisions

• No impairment to authority of executive departments or the Director of OMB.
• Implementation subject to legal constraints and appropriations.
• No creation of enforceable rights or benefits.

Presidential Signature

• Order signed by Donald J. Trump on April 23, 2025.