Amends duties of the Research Commissioner to support AI and digital literacy research, coordinate evidence use, and advance educational technology. Mandates AI-focused studies on educational technology, including developing evidence-based practices and supporting research-practice partnerships with AI considerations.
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This is a binding federal statute enacted by the United States Congress that amends existing law (20 U.S.C. 9533) with mandatory obligations for the Research Commissioner, using legally enforceable language throughout.
The document has minimal coverage of risk domains, with brief mentions of educational technology and AI literacy (subdomain 1.3), and implicit references to evidence-based practices and research standards (subdomain 7.3). The primary focus is on research infrastructure and processes rather than specific AI risks.
This document primarily governs the Educational Services sector through comprehensive requirements for federal education research activities. It also has minimal coverage of Scientific Research and Development Services through its focus on research-practice partnerships and research capacity building.
The document primarily addresses the Plan and Design stage through research planning requirements, and the Operate and Monitor stage through ongoing research activities, evidence use, and dissemination. It also covers aspects of Verify and Validate through peer review standards and evaluation requirements.
The document explicitly mentions educational technology and artificial intelligence in the context of research topics. It does not define specific AI technical terms or establish compute thresholds, but focuses on supporting research about AI and digital literacy in educational contexts.
United States Congress
The document is a Congressional Act (AREA Act) that amends existing federal law, indicating that the United States Congress is the proposing authority.
Director of the Institute; Secretary of Education; Board
The Director approves research plans and establishes peer review procedures, while the Secretary implements grant cycles. The Board approves priorities that guide the Research Commissioner's work.
Director of the Institute; Commissioner for Education Evaluation and Evidence Use; National Center for Education Evaluation and Evidence Use
The Director oversees research standards and peer review, while the Commissioner for Education Evaluation and Evidence Use coordinates with the Research Commissioner to review research for inclusion in databases. Biennial reporting provides ongoing monitoring.
Research Commissioner; National Center for Education Research; Director of the Institute; State educational agencies; Bureau of Indian Education
The document establishes duties and requirements for the Research Commissioner and related federal education research entities, including state educational agencies and the Bureau of Indian Education that receive grants.
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