In conjunction with the White House release of America’s AI Action Plan, Education Secretary Linda McMahon issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) to states announcing the addition of a proposed discretionary grant priority to leverage education outcomes through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The DCL details ways education funding, including upcoming discretionary grants, can enhance learning by employing AI-enhanced instructional materials, tutoring, and exploring pathways to successful careers. A key focus includes advancing responsible AI education by integrating AI literacy into teaching, expanding AI and computer science instruction across all education levels, and providing professional development for educators. The initiative specifically promotes the “use of AI to support early intervention, K–12, or postsecondary instruction or services for children and students with disabilities and their families,” along with the use of AI to personalize learning, reduce administrative tasks, and enhance teacher preparation. Public comments are invited through the Federal Register by August 20, 2025.