The first section of the Act declares that it can be officially called the "NSF AI Education Act of 2024".

This section provides definitions for various terms used in the Act, including concepts like "artificial intelligence," "community college," and "STEM," as well as types of institutions such as "emerging research institution," "historically Black college and university," and "Tribal College or University." It also covers specific terms related to labor organizations and advanced technologies like "quantum hybrid computing."

The section details a scholarship program where the Director will award undergraduate scholarships for students to study in fields related to artificial intelligence (AI). These fields include AI development, its application in areas like quantum computing, agriculture, education, and advanced manufacturing. Scholarships will cover tuition and related costs for four years, with special preference for students attending rural or Tribal colleges for agriculture-related studies.

The section outlines that the Director will offer merit- or need-based scholarships to graduate students for studying artificial intelligence and its various applications, such as in quantum computing, agriculture, education, and advanced manufacturing. These scholarships will cover tuition, fees, and a stipend, and will be given for three years through grants to universities, with preference for students in rural or tribal institutions.

The section establishes a program led by the Director to foster collaboration between higher education and industry in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. It includes offering merit-based fellowships to professionals for training in AI, prompt engineering, or quantum hybrid computing, covering tuition, fees, and a stipend, paid directly to the participating educational institution.

The section outlines a grant program led by the Secretary of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation that provides funds to land-grant colleges and universities. These funds are intended for developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools and research in agriculture, sharing AI educational resources in rural areas, and integrating AI into farming operations.

The section details a program established by the Director to offer fellowships and scholarships for students in STEM fields to boost exposure and job opportunities in quantum information science and related areas. Eligible participants must be enrolled in or have completed a STEM degree and taken quantum-related courses, with awards being granted through a competitive process, possibly including industry financial support.

The section describes an outreach campaign by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to inform students across various educational levels about AI and quantum education opportunities. The Director is instructed to focus on underserved and rural areas in these efforts.

The section outlines the creation of "Centers of AI Excellence" at community colleges and vocational schools, partnering with governments, institutions, or industries to advance AI education and research. It also establishes criteria for eligible applicants, mandates geographical diversity, and calls for a focus on areas like agriculture and manufacturing while promoting student pathways to AI-related jobs.

The section authorizes a program where institutions and organizations can apply for funds to research and develop teaching methods for incorporating artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in education, especially for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a comprehensive plan including demographic focus, ethical considerations, and collaboration with educators and other stakeholders.

The section outlines that the National Science Foundation can give awards to schools and colleges, including elementary and secondary schools, universities, and technical schools, to help them provide or improve access to artificial intelligence tools. Additionally, preference for these awards is given to institutions that are either underrepresented geographically or are minority-serving, including historically Black colleges and universities or Tribal Colleges.

The National STEM Teachers Corps legislation is being updated to include teaching skills related to artificial intelligence. This change aims to help high school teachers learn best practices for AI, developed together with other educators and universities.

The section requires that, within two years of the law being enacted, a team led by the Director, along with the Secretary of Education and other key officials, must create guidelines for using artificial intelligence in schools from prekindergarten to grade 12. These guidelines should address AI use in various communities, including rural and economically disadvantaged areas, and consider its application in both science and arts subjects, developed through consultations with teachers, universities, industry, and organizations.

The section discusses the NSF grand challenges aimed at encouraging innovative solutions for educating and training people in artificial intelligence in the U.S. by 2028. The challenges include training a large number of workers, addressing obstacles in AI education, creating non-displacing training methods, increasing women's participation, and benefiting rural areas.

The Director has the authority to accept and use monetary gifts from others, including private entities, to support scholarships and fellowships outlined in the Act.

The first section of the bill states that it will be called the “NSF AI Education Act of 2024.”

The section provides definitions for various terms used in the Act, such as educational institutions, artificial intelligence, and STEM. It explains the meaning of terms like “community college,” “Director,” “emerging research institution,” and others, often referencing other laws where the meanings are further clarified.

The section outlines a scholarship program where the Director provides financial awards for undergraduate students studying artificial intelligence, quantum hybrid computing, AI in agriculture, AI in education, and AI in advanced manufacturing. These scholarships cover tuition and related costs for up to four years and are paid directly to the student's college, with preference given to certain educational institutions based on location and type.

The section outlines a program where scholarships are given to graduate students for studying artificial intelligence and its applications in various fields like quantum hybrid computing, agriculture, education, and advanced manufacturing. These scholarships can cover tuition, fees, and provide a stipend for up to three years, and preference is given to students at certain types of institutions such as those in rural areas or historically Black colleges.

The section describes a program where the Director of the NSF will give fellowships to students, teachers, faculty, and industry professionals to help them learn more about artificial intelligence and related new technologies. These fellowships cover tuition, fees, and provide a stipend, with the payment going directly to the affiliated educational institution.

The Secretary of Agriculture, in partnership with the Director of the National Science Foundation, will provide grants to land-grant universities for developing and using artificial intelligence in farming. This funding can be used for research, educational materials, and acquiring AI tools to help improve agricultural practices.

The section authorizes the Director to create or use current programs to fund fellowships and scholarships for STEM students interested in quantum information science and related fields. These opportunities, which can involve positions at various institutions, are awarded competitively and may prioritize industry partnerships; participants in Federal agency fellowships must adhere to specific ethics requirements.

The section mandates that the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) conducts a nationwide outreach campaign aimed at students and educators to raise awareness about education opportunities in AI and quantum fields. The campaign should focus on underserved and rural areas and can be implemented through new or existing programs.

The section establishes "Community College and Vocational School Centers of AI Excellence," designating at least five diverse institutions as centers for AI research and education. These centers will partner with various entities to provide AI training and develop best practices, while annual reports will track their performance and contributions, with all activities set to end seven years after the act's enactment.

The text describes a program where eligible entities, like colleges, nonprofits, or partnerships including private organizations, can apply for competitive awards to conduct research on teaching artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. The program focuses on creating tools and training for teachers, especially in low-income, rural, or Tribal areas, to better integrate AI and other emerging technologies into education, with consideration of ethical implications.

The National Science Foundation is authorized to give awards to schools and colleges to help them access artificial intelligence tools and applications. Preference will be given to institutions that increase geographic diversity or are underrepresented in research, like community colleges and historically Black colleges and universities.

The section requires the development of guidelines for using artificial intelligence in elementary and secondary schools within two years of the law's enactment. The guidelines should consider AI's application in rural and economically challenged areas, its use in both STEM and liberal arts, and should be created with input from educators, universities, and private companies.

The section describes how the National Science Foundation, along with the Secretaries of Labor and Education, will support competitions called "grand challenges" to foster innovation in teaching 1,000,000 people in the U.S. about artificial intelligence by 2028. These challenges will focus on evolving educational methods, overcoming obstacles, ensuring women and rural communities benefit, and incorporating AI education without replacing current workers.

The section outlines how the Director of the National Science Foundation must set criteria to ensure that accepting gifts or forming partnerships will not harm the Foundation's integrity. It includes safeguards against foreign influence, requires periodic reviews and updates, and mandates reporting these criteria to relevant congressional committees.

The activities mentioned in this section of the Act will only be carried out if there is enough money provided by Congress or made available by other means.

The section on Research Security states that the activities outlined in the Act must follow certain guidelines and rules set out in specific laws related to research and defense, ensuring adherence to established national security standards.

The section outlines the development and continuous updating of workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, including defining terms like "competencies" and "workforce categories." The Director will work with various stakeholders to create resources in multiple languages, update frameworks periodically, and include information to aid nontraditional background individuals in entering these fields, with specific emphasis on fields like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

The Director cannot give funds or start programs for schools, colleges, universities, nonprofit groups linked with these institutions, or research organizations if they have been found to have discriminated based on ancestry or ethnicity since January 1, 2020, violating the Civil Rights Act.