The Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Readiness Act of 2026 establishes a comprehensive federal program to prepare American students and workers for jobs in an AI-driven economy while protecting vulnerable populations. The bill creates AI education initiatives in K-12 schools and colleges, requires workforce training and reskilling programs for workers in AI-affected jobs, establishes grant programs to ensure equitable access for underserved communities, addresses the environmental impacts of AI infrastructure, and implements protections for student and worker data privacy. Key requirements include training teachers and school leaders on AI ethics, developing a National AI Workforce Strategy to identify labor market needs, creating state-level workforce implementation plans, and establishing accessibility requirements for people with disabilities using AI tools. The bill authorizes approximately $680 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with funding allocated across education grants ($450 million), administrative functions and oversight ($10 million), environmental monitoring ($120 million), and data privacy implementation ($100 million). Through an interagency coordination council and regional research centers, the legislation aims to ensure that AI education and workforce development reach rural areas, low-income communities, and populations historically underrepresented in technology fields.