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Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act

USA119th CongressS-5098| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish a comprehensive K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program. A core component is the creation of a School Cybersecurity Information Exchange , a publicly accessible website designed to disseminate tailored information, cybersecurity best practices, training, and lessons learned for elementary schools, secondary schools, and various educational agencies. This exchange will also feature databases for identifying federally funded and recommended cybersecurity tools, and for finding funding opportunities to enhance cybersecurity. Furthermore, the legislation directs CISA to establish a voluntary Cybersecurity Incident Registry to collect information on cyber incidents affecting K-12 entities, enabling improved data collection, trend analysis, and the development of systematic prevention and response strategies. An annual de-identified report on these incidents will be made available through the Information Exchange. The bill also establishes the K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program itself, which focuses on deploying cybersecurity capabilities, offering services to combat threats like ransomware, and providing training opportunities for schools. For these initiatives, $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1191
Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9918
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1191
    Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9918
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

Education

Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act

USA119th CongressS-5098| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
This bill mandates the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish a comprehensive K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program. A core component is the creation of a School Cybersecurity Information Exchange , a publicly accessible website designed to disseminate tailored information, cybersecurity best practices, training, and lessons learned for elementary schools, secondary schools, and various educational agencies. This exchange will also feature databases for identifying federally funded and recommended cybersecurity tools, and for finding funding opportunities to enhance cybersecurity. Furthermore, the legislation directs CISA to establish a voluntary Cybersecurity Incident Registry to collect information on cyber incidents affecting K-12 entities, enabling improved data collection, trend analysis, and the development of systematic prevention and response strategies. An annual de-identified report on these incidents will be made available through the Information Exchange. The bill also establishes the K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program itself, which focuses on deploying cybersecurity capabilities, offering services to combat threats like ransomware, and providing training opportunities for schools. For these initiatives, $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1191
Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9918
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1191
    Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9918
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted