Helps K-12 schools protect student data and systems from cyberattacks.
This bill would create new federal programs to help K-12 schools protect their computer systems and student information from cyberattacks. It would set up a website with cybersecurity tips and tools, offer training, and create a way for schools to report cyber incidents. This means better protection for students' online privacy and school data.
Currently, there is no specific federal program or dedicated information exchange managed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) focused solely on K-12 cybersecurity needs. Schools largely manage their cybersecurity efforts independently, and there isn't a central, voluntary federal registry for K-12 cyber incidents. If this bill becomes law, CISA would establish a dedicated School Cybersecurity Information Exchange website. It would also create a voluntary cyber incident registry for K-12 entities and a K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program to deploy cybersecurity capabilities and training. This would be funded by $10 million set aside for each of the government's budget years 2027 and 2028.
HR 9918 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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