Bill · S. 5098· Senate(119-S-5098)
Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act'', directs the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to create a K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program. It establishes a School Cybersecurity Information Exchange to provide a website containing cybersecurity best practices, training, and a database for finding funding opportunities. The legislation also directs the creation of a voluntary cybersecurity incident registry to track and analyze cyber incidents affecting schools. Additionally, the program aims to deploy cybersecurity capabilities, such as tools to protect against ransomware, to elementary and secondary schools. The act authorizes $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out these duties.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The bill establishes a program to deploy cybersecurity tools, protect against ransomware, and create a cyber incident registry for schools.
Would students be better off under this?+6
The bill improves the security of student data and the digital learning environment through enhanced school cybersecurity.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+6
The bill focuses on enhancing cybersecurity, data protection, and student online privacy for educational entities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Information Access: The establishment of the School Cybersecurity Information Exchange will provide a publicly accessible website for covered entities to access cybersecurity best practices, training, and lessons learned (Section 3(a)).
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Financial Assistance Guidance: The Director will maintain a database that helps schools identify cybersecurity tools funded by the Federal Government and tools recommended for purchase with State and local funding (Section 3(b)(2)).
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Simplified Funding Processes: A searchable database will be created so covered entities can find and apply for funding opportunities to improve their cybersecurity (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Improved Incident Response and Prevention: Through a voluntary registry, the Director can use data to develop systematic approaches to help schools prevent and respond to cyber incidents (Section 4(b)).
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Direct Security Upgrades: The K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program will deploy cybersecurity capabilities, including the installation of tools tailored for schools and services to protect against ransomware (Section 5(a)).
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Targeted Training: The program will provide training opportunities regarding cybersecurity threats, best practices, and relevant technologies for elementary and secondary schools (Section 5(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+6Good For Children+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5Improves Government Transparency+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1
- 7/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia