Executive Order 14277

Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth

Signed 2025-04-23 in effect
EducationArtificial IntelligenceTechnology
Technology & InnovationEducation

Directs AI-focused curriculum development for K-12 and community colleges.

Section by Section

What each section does, and how they differ.

Sec. 1 Background

Artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the world; American youth must be equipped with AI skills and understanding.

Sec. 2 Policy

U.S. promotes AI literacy among Americans through education integration, educator training, and early student exposure.

Sec. 3 Definition

Defines artificial intelligence by adopting the National AI Initiative Act standard, tying the order scope to the existing federal definition.

Sec. 4 Establishing an Artificial Intelligence Education Task Force

Establishes White House AI Education Task Force chaired by OSTP Director with cabinet members and advisors.

Sec. 5 Establishing the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge

Task Force establishes challenge plan within 90 days; challenge held within 12 months featuring multiple age categories and topical themes.

Sec. 6 Improving Education Through Artificial Intelligence

Agencies establish public-private partnerships for K-12 AI resources; Task Force identifies existing federal AI resources for state/local partnerships.

Sec. 7 Enhancing Training for Educators on Artificial Intelligence

Secretary of Education prioritizes AI use in teacher training grants; NSF prioritizes AI education research.

Sec. 8 Promoting Registered Apprenticeships

Secretary of Labor increases AI-related apprenticeships and identifies high-quality coursework within 120 days.

Sec. 9 General Provisions

Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.