,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cieg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #b1 #bjbf,mr4 ,moran 7for himself and ,ms4 ,cantwell7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to support ,national ,science ,foundation education and professional development relating to artificial intelligence4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,nsf ,,ai ,education ,act of #bjbf4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,,esea ,terms ,the terms educational service agency1 elementary school1 high school1 local educational agency1 secondary school1 ,state educational agency1 and universal design for learning have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,artificial intelligence2 ,,ai ,the term artificial intelligence or ,,ai has the meaning given such term in section #ejjb of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #idja74 7#c7 ,community college ,the term community college means-- 7,a7 an institution that is a junior or community college1 as such term is defined in section #cab7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;f772 7,b7 a degree-granting public institution of higher education at which-- 7i7 the highest degree awarded is an associate degree2 or 7ii7 an associate degree is the most frequently awarded degree2 7,c7 an eligible ,tribal ,college or ,university2 or 7,d7 a branch campus of a four-year public institution of higher education1 if1 at such branch campus-- 7i7 the highest degree awarded is an associate degree2 or 7ii7 an associate degree is the most frequently awarded degree4 7#d7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#e7 ,emerging research institution ,the term emerging research institution has the meaning given the term in section #ajjjb of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahija74 7#f7 ,e,p,s,co,r institution ,the term ,e,p,s,co,r institution means an institution of higher education1 nonprofit organization1 or other institution located in a jurisdiction eligible to participate in the ,established ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research under section #aac of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #aihh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb;g74 7#g7 ,foreign country of concern ,the term foreign country of concern means a country that is a covered nation1 as defined in section #dhgb7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,foreign entity of concern ,the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given the term in section #ajfab of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibba74 7#i7 ,historically ,black college and university ,the term historically ,black college and university has the meaning given the term part ,b institution in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa74 7#aj7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#aa7 ,key emerging technologies ,the term key emerging technologies means the technologies included in the initial list of key technology focus areas set forth by section #ajchg7;c7 of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiajg7;c771 photonics1 and electronics4 7#ab7 ,labor organization ,the term labor organization has the meaning given the term in section #b7e7 of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb7e774 7#ac7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution defined in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#ad7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#ae7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization which is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#af7 ,quantum hybrid computing ,the term quantum hybrid computing means the use of quantum computing in conjunction with classical computing4 7#ag7 ,quantum information science ,the term quantum information science means the use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage1 transmission1 manipulation1 computing1 or measurement of information4 7#ah7 ,rural-located institution of higher education ,the term rural-located institution of higher education means an institution of higher education that is located in or near areas that are not classified as urban by the ,census ,bureau4 7#ai7 ,rural-serving institution of higher education ,the term rural-serving institution of higher education means an institution of higher education that-- 7,a7 primarily serves areas that are not classified as urban by the ,census ,bureau2 and 7,b7 offers degrees that are unique and helpful to rural regions that are not classified as urban by the ,census ,bureau4 7#bj7 ,,stem ,the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 including computer science4 7#ba7 ,tribal ,college or ,university ,the term ,tribal ,college or ,university has the meaning given the term in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b774 #c4 ,undergraduate scholarships for artificial intelligence education 7a7 ,scholarships related to ,,ai or quantum hybrid computing 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall award merit- or need-based scholarships to undergraduate students at institutions of higher education in order to enable such students to study-- 7,a7 the development1 deployment1 integration1 or application of artificial intelligence2 or 7,b7 quantum hybrid computing4 7#b7 ,scholarships ,scholarships awarded under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in the form of annual grant awards for not more than a #d-year period in amounts that cover the cost of tuition1 education-related fees1 and a stipend4 ,such scholarships shall be paid directly to the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled4 7b7 ,scholarships related to ,,ai and agriculture 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall award merit- or need-based scholarships to undergraduate students at institutions of higher education in order to enable such students to study-- 7,a7 artificial intelligence and agriculture2 or 7,b7 the integration of artificial intelligence into agricultural operations1 prediction1 and decisionmaking4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding scholarships under this subsection1 the ,director shall give preference to students who are attending rural-located institutions of higher education1 rural-serving institutions of higher education1 ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities1 or minority-serving institutions 7including historically ,black colleges and universities74 7#c7 ,scholarships ,scholarships awarded under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in the form of annual grant awards for not more than a #d-year period in amounts that cover the cost of tuition1 education-related fees1 and a stipend4 ,such scholarships shall be paid directly to the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled4 7c7 ,scholarships related to ,,ai and education 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall award merit- or need-based scholarships to undergraduate students at institutions of higher education in order to enable such students to study the teaching of artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence skills at elementary schools1 secondary schools1 career and technical education schools1 institutions of higher education1 or through other higher education and professional education programs4 7#b7 ,scholarships ,scholarships awarded under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in the form of annual grant awards for not more than a #d-year period that cover the cost of tuition1 education-related fees1 and a stipend4 ,such scholarships shall be paid directly to the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled4 7d7 ,scholarships related to ,,ai and advanced manufacturing 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall award merit- or need-based scholarships to undergraduate students at institutions of higher education in order to enable such students to study-- 7,a7 artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing2 or 7,b7 the integration of artificial intelligence into advanced manufacturing operations4 7#b7 ,scholarships ,scholarships awarded under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in the form of annual grant awards for a #d-year period that cover the cost of tuition1 education-related fees1 and a stipend4 ,such scholarships shall be paid directly to the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled4 7e7 ,method ,the ,director may carry out this section by making awards through new or existing programs4 #d4 ,graduate scholarships for artificial intelligence education 7a7 ,graduate scholarships related to ,,ai or quantum hybrid computing ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall award merit- or need-based scholarships to graduate students at institutions of higher education in order to enable such students to study-- 7#a7 the development1 deployment1 integration1 or application of artificial intelligence2 or 7#b7 quantum hybrid computing4 7b7 ,scholarships ,related to ,,ai and ,agriculture 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall award merit- or need-based scholarships to graduate students at institutions of higher education in order to enable such students to study-- 7,a7 artificial intelligence and agriculture2 or 7,b7 the integration of artificial intelligence into agricultural operations1 prediction1 and decisionmaking4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding scholarships under this subsection1 the ,director shall give preference to students who are attending rural-located institutions of higher education1 rural-serving institutions of higher education1 ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities1 or minority-serving institutions 7including historically ,black colleges and universities74 7c7 ,graduate scholarships related to ,,ai and education ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall award merit- or need-based scholarships to graduate students at institutions of higher education in order to enable such students to study the teaching of artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence skills at elementary schools1 secondary schools1 career and technical education schools1 institutions of higher education1 or through other higher education and professional education programs4 7d7 ,graduate scholarships related to ,,ai and advanced manufacturing ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall award merit- or need-based scholarships to graduate students at institutions of higher education in order to enable such students to study-- 7#a7 artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing2 or 7#b7 the integration of artificial intelligence into advanced manufacturing operations4 7e7 ,scholarships ,scholarships awarded under this section shall be in the form of annual grant awards for not more than a #c-year period that cover the cost of tuition1 education-related fees1 and a stipend4 ,such scholarships shall be paid directly to the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled4 7f7 ,method ,the ,director may carry out this section by making awards through new or existing programs4 #e4 ,,nsf artificial intelligence professional development fellowships 7a7 ,in ,general ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall establish a program to promote the exchange of ideas and encourage collaborations between institutions of higher education and industry partners in the fields of artificial intelligence and key emerging technologies1 including through fellowships for students1 teachers1 faculty at institutions of higher education1 and industry professionals4 7b7 ,fellowships 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,director shall award merit-based fellowships for professionals for professional development programs in ,,stem fields or the field of education that are administered by or affiliated with institutions of higher education1 in order to enable fellowship recipients to attain skills or training in ,,ai-related subjects1 including-- 7,a7 the development1 deployment1 integration1 or application of artificial intelligence2 7,b7 prompt engineering2 or 7,c7 quantum hybrid computing4 7#b7 ,fellowship awards ,awards under this subsection shall be in the form of one annual award that covers the cost of tuition1 education-related fees1 and a stipend4 ,such awards shall be paid directly to the institution of higher education that administers1 or that is affiliated with1 the program in which the fellowship recipient is participating4 7c7 ,application ,an applicant for a fellowship under this section shall submit to the ,director an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,director may require4 ,the ,director shall set minimum standards for participation in the fellowship program established under this section4 7d7 ,method ,the ,director may carry out this section through new or existing programs4 #f4 ,artificial intelligence training for land-grant colleges and universities 7a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ae1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 in collaboration with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 shall award grants to land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 for artificial intelligence in agriculture4 7b7 ,use of funds ,a grant awarded under this section may be used for-- 7#a7 research and development on the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture or the integration of artificial intelligence into agricultural operations1 predictions1 and decision making2 7#b7 the dissemination of educational resources for artificial intelligence in rural areas2 and 7#c7 acquisition and deployment of artificial intelligence tools for agriculture4 7c7 ,method ,the ,director may carry out this section through new or existing programs4 #g4 ,quantum fellowships and scholarships 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director may establish or use existing programs to support fellowships and scholarships for students at institutions of higher education for the purpose of-- 7#a7 increasing quantum information science1 engineering1 and technology exposure for undergraduate and graduate ,,stem students2 and 7#b7 increasing post-graduation employment opportunities for ,,stem students who demonstrate interest in pursuing careers in quantum information science1 engineering1 and technology1 or fields that support the quantum industry4 7b7 ,requirement ,eligible participants in the fellowship and scholarship program shall be enrolled in or have graduated from a ,,stem degree program at an institution of higher education4 7c7 ,considerations ,eligible fellowships and scholarships may include temporary quantum-related positions at ,state or ,federal agencies1 ,national ,laboratories1 private sector entities1 institutions of higher education1 or other quantum-relevant entities1 as determined appropriate by the ,director4 7d7 ,competitive awards ,fellowships and scholarships shall be competitively awarded through a merit-review process4 ,the ,director may prioritize fellowships that include an industry partner that provides financial assistance to the applicant for direct or indirect costs4 7e7 ,fellows in ,federal agencies subject to ,,omb ethics requirements ,an individual participating in a fellowship with an assignment at a ,federal agency shall be subject to the ethics requirements prescribed by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget that apply to an employee of such agency4 7f7 ,method ,the ,director may carry out this section through new or existing programs4 #h4 ,,nsf outreach campaign 7a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall carry out a nationwide outreach campaign to students1 teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders at elementary schools1 secondary schools1 career and technical education schools1 institutions of higher education1 or through other higher education and professional education programs to increase awareness about ,,ai or quantum education opportunities at the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7b7 ,priority ,in carrying out such campaign1 the ,director shall prioritize outreach to underserved and rural areas4 7c7 ,method ,the ,director may carry out this section through new or existing programs4 #i4 ,community college and vocational school centers of ,,ai excellence 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,area career and technical education school ,the term area career and technical education school has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#b7 ,eligible applicant ,the term eligible applicant means a community college1 vocational school1 or area career and technical education school in partnership with #a or more of the following3 7,a7 ,a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government entity4 7,b7 ,an institution of higher education4 7,c7 ,an entity in private industry4 7,d7 ,an economic development organization or venture development organization4 7,e7 ,a labor organization or a nonprofit organization if such organization partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#c7 ,venture development organization ,the term venture development organization has the meaning given the term in section #bg7;a7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgbb7;a774 7#d7 ,vocational school ,the term vocational school has the meaning given the term postsecondary vocational institution in section #ajb7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;c774 7b7 ,establishment of centers of ,,ai excellence ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,regional ,technology ,hubs program at the ,department of ,commerce and the ,regional ,innovation ,engines program at the ,national ,science ,foundation1 shall choose not less than #e regionally and geographically diverse eligible applicants to be designated as ,community ,college and ,vocational ,school ,centers of ,,ai ,excellence 7referred to in this section as ,centers of ,,ai ,excellence74 7c7 ,e,p,s,co,r ,state participation ,not less than #bj percent of designated ,community ,college and ,vocational ,school ,centers of ,,ai ,excellence shall be eligible applicants that are located in a ,state jurisdiction eligible to participate in the ,national ,science ,foundation's ,established ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research under section #aac of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #aihh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb;g74 7d7 ,application ,an eligible applicant that desires to be designated as a ,center of ,,ai ,excellence shall submit an application to the ,director at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,director may reasonably require4 ,such application shall specify a focus area or areas for the ,center of ,,ai ,excellence1 which may be any of the following3 7#a7 ,,ai education and training related to agriculture4 7#b7 ,,ai education and training related to manufacturing4 7#c7 ,,ai education and training related to applications of ,,ai-based technology and ,,ai literacy4 7#d7 ,,ai education and training related to another focus area as specified by the eligible applicant4 7e7 ,activities ,a designated ,center of ,,ai ,excellence shall develop and disseminate information about best practices for-- 7#a7 artificial intelligence research and education at community colleges and area career and technical education schools2 7#b7 methods to scale up successful programs that perform research or provide education on artificial intelligence at community colleges and area career and technical education schools2 7#c7 providing hands-on research opportunities on artificial intelligence and learning opportunities for students that are enabled through artificial intelligence2 and 7#d7 identifying pathways to employment for students that are enabled by artificial intelligence4 7f7 ,performance measurement1 transparency1 and accountability 7#a7 ,metrics1 standards and assessment ,the ,director1 in coordination with the ,regional ,technology ,hubs program at the ,department of ,commerce and the ,regional ,innovation ,engines program at the ,national ,science ,foundation1 shall develop metrics to assess1 and shall assess1 the effectiveness of each designated ,center of ,,ai ,excellence in carrying out the activities described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,final reports by recipients of strategy implementation grants and cooperative agreements ,the ,director shall require each ,center of ,,ai ,excellence designated under this section to submit to the ,director a report on the activities of the ,center of ,,ai ,excellence that are supported by ,federal funds or ,federal cooperative agreements4 7g7 ,annual reports to congress ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an annual report on the results of the assessments conducted by the ,director under subsection 7f77#a7 during the period covered by the report4 7h7 ,method ,the ,director may carry out this section through new or existing programs4 7i7 ,sunset ,the section shall cease to be effective1 and the activities authorized under this section shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aj4 ,award program for research on ,,ai in education 7a7 ,eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 an institution of higher education2 7#b7 a nonprofit organization2 or 7#c7 a consortium of #a or more institutions of higher education or a nonprofit organization and #a or more private entities4 7b7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall make awards1 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis1 to eligible entities1 to enable the eligible entities to promote research on teaching models1 tools1 and materials for artificial intelligence and integration with other key emerging technologies1 such as quantum information science and technologies and photonics1 with a focus on teaching and learning for elementary school and secondary school students who are from low-income1 rural1 or ,tribal populations4 7#b7 ,method ,the ,director may carry out this section by making awards through new or existing programs4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that desires to receive an award under this section shall submit an application to the ,director at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,director may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,an application described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the student demographics on which the research supported under the award intends to focus2 7,b7 a description of any regional partnerships the eligible entity plans to utilize to carry out the award2 7,c7 a description of how such research activity or activities may inform efforts to promote the engagement and achievement of elementary school and secondary school students in artificial intelligence and other key emerging technologies1 such as quantum information science and technologies and photonics2 7,d7 with respect to an application that concerns the use or integration of artificial intelligence1 a description of potential ethical concerns and implications of teacher and student interactions with artificial intelligence systems2 7,e7 a description of how the research on teaching models1 tools1 and materials were developed in consultation with other educators1 academia1 and private sector organizations2 and 7,f7 such other information as the ,director may require4 7d7 ,use of award funds ,an eligible entity that receives an award under this section shall carry out a program described in subsection 7b77#a7 that-- 7#a7 emphasizes preparing and providing professional development to teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders to help them integrate artificial intelligence1 key emerging technologies1 and computational thinking in teaching and learning2 and 7#b7 supports research to develop1 pilot1 fully implement1 or test areas1 such as-- 7,a7 evidence-based instructional materials and high-quality learning opportunities for teaching artificial intelligence and key emerging technologies2 7,b7 models for the preparation of new teachers who will teach artificial intelligence and key emerging technologies2 7,c7 scalable models of professional development and ongoing support for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 and 7,d7 tools and models for teaching and learning aimed at supporting student access to and utilization of artificial intelligence and key emerging technologies across diverse populations1 including low-income1 rural1 and ,tribal populations4 #aa4 ,national ,science ,foundation awards for artificial intelligence resources 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state educational agency1 local educational agency1 or educational service agency2 7,b7 an institution of higher education1 including-- 7i7 an emerging research institution2 7ii7 an ,e,p,s,co,r institution2 7iii7 a minority-serving institution2 7iv7 a historically ,black college or university2 7v7 a ,tribal ,college or ,university2 or 7vi7 a community college2 or 7,c7 a technical and vocational school4 7#b7 ,technical and vocational school ,the term technical and vocational school has the meaning given the term area career and technical school in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7b7 ,awards authorized ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director shall make awards to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to provide or increase access to artificial intelligence tools and applications to the students and researchers served by the eligible entities4 7c7 ,preference ,in making awards under subsection 7b71 the ,director shall give preference to eligible entities that-- 7#a7 expand the geographic diversity of funded entities2 or 7#b7 are emerging research institutions1 ,e,p,s,co,r institutions1 minority-serving institutions1 historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities1 community colleges1 or technical and vocational schools4 7d7 ,method ,the ,director may carry out this section through new or existing programs4 #ab4 ,guidance for the introduction and use of artificial intelligence in elementary and secondary education 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 shall develop and make publicly available guidance for the introduction and use of artificial intelligence in elementary and secondary education4 7b7 ,considerations ,the guidance required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 considerations for-- 7,a7 the use of artificial intelligence in elementary and secondary education in rural areas and economically distressed areas2 and 7,b7 the differing applications of artificial intelligence in ,,stem and the liberal arts2 and 7#b7 a description of how the guidance was developed in consultation with educators1 academia1 and private sector organizations4 #ac4 ,,nsf grand challenges relating to artificial intelligence education and training 7a7 ,grand challenge ,the term grand challenge means a prize competition under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai74 7b7 ,in general ,subject to section #ae1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of ,labor and ,education1 shall support grand challenges to stimulate innovation regarding-- 7#a7 how to train #a1jjj1jjj or more workers1 including educators1 technical and vocational workers1 and professionals1 in the ,united ,states by #bjcj in areas related to the creation1 deployment1 or use of artificial intelligence1 such as foundational knowledge1 critical thinking1 programming skills1 machine learning1 or deep learning2 7#b7 how to overcome barriers in the development of the artificial intelligence education and training2 7#c7 methods and strategies for creating artificial intelligence education and training that does not displace workers1 including teachers1 in the workforce2 7#d7 ways to increase the number of women who receive artificial intelligence education and training2 and 7#e7 how to ensure rural areas of the ,united ,states are able to benefit from artificial intelligence education and training4 7c7 ,method ,the ,director may carry out this section through new or existing programs4 #ad4 ,criteria on appropriateness of gift acceptance2 principles for public-private partnerships 7a7 ,criteria for determining appropriateness of gift acceptance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall establish the criteria to be used in determining whether the acceptance of contributions of money1 services1 use of facilities1 or personal property under this ,act would reflect unfavorably upon the ability of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 or any employee of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 to carry out its responsibilities or official duties in a fair1 objective1 and transparent manner1 or would compromise the integrity or the appearance of the integrity of its programs or any official involved in those programs4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,verification 7i7 ,defined term ,in this subparagraph1 the term entity meeting the definition of foreign ownership1 control1 or influence means1 with respect to a ,united ,states entity-- 7,i7 a foreign interest has the power to direct or decide matters affecting such entity's management or operations in a manner that could-- 7aa7 result in unauthorized access to classified information2 or 7bb7 adversely affect the performance of a contract or agreement requiring access to classified information2 and 7,,ii7 the foreign interest is-- 7aa7 exercising such power directly or indirectly2 7bb7 exercising such power through ownership of such entity's securities1 by contractual arrangements1 or other similar means2 7cc7 exercising such power through its ability to control or influence the election or appointment of #a or more members to the entity's governing board2 or 7dd7 capable of exercising such power4 7ii7 ,in general ,the ,director1 working with relevant ,federal agencies1 shall require that any criteria established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 include a means to verify that no contribution has any ties to a foreign entity of concern1 a foreign country of concern1 or an entity meeting the definition of foreign ownership1 control1 or influence4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,the criteria established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include a prohibition on the receipt of funding pursuant to the ,national ,science ,foundation's gift authority from either a foreign country of concern or a foreign entity of concern4 7#c7 ,review of existing rules ,to the extent the criteria described in paragraph 7#a7 have already been established1 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 conduct a review of the existing criteria2 7,b7 update the criteria as necessary to satisfy the requirements under this subsection2 and 7,c7 include1 in the report under paragraph 7#d71 an explanation of the existing criteria and any changes made to the criteria resulting from the ,director's review4 7#d7 ,report ,the ,director shall submit a report on the criteria established under this subsection to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,principles for public-,private partnerships 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,director shall establish principles to guide the ,national ,science ,foundation's formation of public-private partnerships under this ,act to help ensure that such partnerships are aligned with the ,national ,science ,foundation's statutory obligations and do not reflect unfavorably upon the ability of the ,national ,science ,foundation or any employee of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 to carry out its responsibilities or official duties in a fair1 objective1 and transparent manner1 or compromise the integrity or the appearance of the integrity of its programs or any official involved in those programs4 7#b7 ,review of existing principles ,to the extent the principles described in paragraph 7#a7 have already been established1 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 conduct a review of the existing principles2 7,b7 update the principles as necessary to satisfy the requirements under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 include1 in the report under paragraph 7#c71 an explanation of the existing principles and any changes made to the principles resulting from the ,director's review4 7#c7 ,report ,the ,director shall submit a report on the principles established under this subsection to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ae4 ,activities subject to funding ,the activities under this ,act that are subject to this section shall only be required if sufficient funds are either appropriated by ,congress or made available to carry out those respective requirements4 #af4 ,research ,security ,the activities authorized under this ,act shall be carried out in accordance with the provision of subtitle ,d of title ,,vi of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibca et seq47 and section #bbc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffje74 #ag4 ,workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the terms competencies1 workforce categories1 and workforce framework have the meanings given such terms in subsection 7f7 of section #b of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb71 as added by paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection4 7#b7 ,amendment to ,,nist ,act ,section #b of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,competencies ,the term competencies means knowledge and skills4 7#b7 ,workforce categories ,the term workforce categories means a high-level grouping of tasks across an organization as defined by work roles within the category4 7#c7 ,workforce framework ,the term workforce framework means a common taxonomy and lexicon for any given domain that includes the building blocks of tasks1 knowledge1 or skills that can be structured to form work roles or competency areas4 4 7b7 ,expansion of functions of ,director of ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,to include workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies ,section #b7;b7 of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 7,a7 to develop1 maintain1 and provide industry1 government1 research1 nonprofit1 labor organizations1 and educational institutions with workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies and other science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics domains for the purpose of bolstering scientific and technical education1 training1 and workforce development2 7,b7 at least once every #c years-- 7i7 to determine if an update to any workforce framework1 or its components or associated materials1 including work roles or competency areas1 provided pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 are appropriate2 and 7ii7 if the ,director determines it is appropriate under clause 7i71 to update such frameworks and components2 7,c7 consider including in all workforce frameworks1 or associated materials-- 7i7 relevant professional skills or employability skills2 7ii7 relevant support or operations work roles and competency areas such as administration and finance1 law and policy1 ethics1 privacy1 human resources1 information technology1 operational technology1 supply chain security1 and acquisition and procurement2 7iii7 information that promotes the discovery of careers in critical and emerging technologies and the multiple career pathways for learners from a variety of backgrounds1 including individuals with nontechnical or other nontraditional backgrounds and education2 and 7iv7 information for how individuals can acquire relevant credentials 7e4g41 academic degrees1 certificates1 certifications1 etc47 that qualify individuals for employment and career advancement2 7,d7 consult1 as the ,director considers appropriate1 with ,federal agencies1 industry1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial government1 nonprofit1 labor organizations1 research1 and academic institutions in the development of workforce frameworks1 or associated materials2 7,e7 to produce resources in multiple languages to support global adoption of the frameworks provided pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,f7 after each determination under subparagraph 7,b71 to submit to ,congress a report on such determination and any plans to review and update any workforce frameworks under this paragraph4 4 7c7 ,,nice workforce framework for cybersecurity update 7#a7 ,report on updates 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and subsequently pursuant to paragraph 7#ad77;,f7 of section #b7;b7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;b771 as added by subsection 7b7 of this section1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall submit to ,congress a report that describes the process for ongoing review and updates to the ,national ,initiative for ,cybersecurity ,education ,workforce ,framework for ,cybersecurity 7,,nist ,special ,publication #hjj-aha71 or a successor framework4 7,b7 ,requirements ,each report submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 summarize proposed changes to the framework2 7ii7 identify1 with regard to the work roles1 tasks1 knowledge1 and skills included in the framework1 how industry1 academia1 labor organizations1 and relevant government agencies are consulted in the update2 and 7iii7 describe-- 7,i7 the ongoing process and timeline for updating the framework2 and 7,,ii7 the incorporation of any additional work roles or competency areas in domains such as administration and finance1 law and policy1 ethics1 privacy1 human resources1 information technology1 operational technology1 supply chain security1 and acquisition and procurement4 7#b7 ,report on application and use of ,,nice framework ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter for #i years1 the ,director shall1 in consultation with industry1 government1 nonprofit1 labor organizations1 research1 and academic institutions1 submit to ,congress a report that identifies-- 7,a7 applications and uses of the framework described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 in practice2 7,b7 any guidance that the program office of the ,national ,initiative for ,cybersecurity ,education provides to increase adoption by employers and education and training providers of the work roles and competency areas for individuals who perform cybersecurity work at all proficiency levels2 7,c7 available information regarding employer and education and training provider use of the framework2 7,d7 an assessment of the use and effectiveness of the framework by and for individuals with nontraditional backgrounds or education1 especially individuals making a career change or not pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher2 and 7,e7 any additional actions taken by the ,director to increase the use of the framework4 7#c7 ,cybersecurity career exploration resources ,the ,director1 acting through the ,national ,initiative for ,cybersecurity ,education1 shall disseminate cybersecurity career resources for all age groups1 including kindergarten through secondary and postsecondary education and adult workers4 7d7 ,additional workforce frameworks 7#a7 ,framework assessment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall assess the need for additional workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies1 such as quantum information science4 7#b7 ,development of additional frameworks 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall develop and publish a workforce framework for each additional workforce framework that the ,director determines is needed pursuant to an assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,required ,,ai framework ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a7 and subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 not less than #edj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall develop and publish a workforce framework1 workforce categories1 work roles1 and competency areas for artificial intelligence4 7#c7 ,model ,in developing a workforce framework under paragraph 7#b71 the ,director may use the ,playbook for ,workforce ,frameworks developed by the ,national ,initiative for ,cybersecurity ,education that is modeled after the ,national ,initiative for ,cybersecurity ,education ,workforce ,framework for ,cybersecurity 7,,nist ,special ,publication #hjj-aha71 or a successor framework4 7#d7 ,framework components ,each framework developed pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 shall include relevant support or operations work roles and competency areas such as administration and finance1 law and policy1 ethics1 privacy1 human resources1 information technology1 operational technology1 supply chain security1 and acquisition and procurement1 as the ,director considers appropriate1 in alignment with paragraph 7#ad77;,c7 of section #b7;b7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;b771 as added by subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,professional skills required ,each framework developed pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 shall include professional skills or employability skills1 as the ,director considers appropriate1 in alignment with paragraph 7#ad77;,c7 of section #b7;b7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;b771 as added by subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,nontraditional backgrounds ,each framework developed under paragraph 7#b71 or materials associated with each framework1 shall include information for how individuals with nontechnical or other nontraditional backgrounds and education may utilize their skills for such frameworks' roles and tasks1 in alignment with paragraph 7#ad77;,d7 of section #b7;b7 of the such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;b77#ad77;,d771 as so added4 7#g7 ,updates ,the ,director shall update each framework developed under paragraph 7#b7 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#ad7 of section #b7;b7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;b771 as added by subsection 7b7 of this section1 and submit to ,congress reports in accordance with subparagraph 7,f7 of such paragraph4 #ah4 ,restrictions on awards or scholarships to certain institutions or recipients ,the ,director may not award any funds or initiate any programs authorized under or described in this ,act to an elementary or secondary education institution1 an institution of higher education1 as defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb71 a nonprofit entity related to or affiliated with any such institution1 a nonprofit entity that engages in established curriculum-related clinical training of students registered at any such institution1 a nonprofit research organization1 or a governmental research organization1 if such recipient has been found to be in violation of title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq47 due to discrimination on the basis of shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj4