National Center for Secure AI Education

AI Presidential Challenge

The AI Presidential Challenge Program equips high school students to compete in the Presidential AI Challenge. This challenge is a nationwide competition launched under President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order on Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth.

The Presidential AI Challenge empowers high school students to learn, create, and apply artificial intelligence in real-world ways. It's designed to spark innovation, teamwork, and critical thinking while preparing students for future careers in technology. This guide serves as the official manual for district sponsors, outlining how to facilitate the challenge and help students have a successful, engaging experience.

Student Registration

Individual student registration requires parental consent. Parents/guardians must complete this form to authorize their student's participation in the Presidential AI Challenge.

Parental Consent Form

Presidential AI Challenge Participation

Student Information

Student Name *

Student Email *

Grade Level *

Student City *

Student State *

Zip Code *

Student School *

Dear Parent/Guardian,
Your student has been selected to participate in the Presidential AI Challenge, a national initiative designed to empower middle and high school students to explore artificial intelligence, problem-solving, innovation, and leadership. Students will work collaboratively to learn foundational AI concepts, develop solutions to real-world challenges, and present their work to judges and community leaders.

Participation may include:

Attending virtual or in-person workshops, meetings, or challenge sessions
Working with school-approved facilitators, mentors, and program partners
Accessing AI learning tools, educational platforms, and research content
Presenting their final project in a school, district, or national showcase

No personal student data outside of name, school, and grade level will be collected or shared without additional consent. Photos or videos from events may be used for educational and program celebration purposes.

Parent/Guardian Authorization

I, the parent/guardian of the above-named student, give permission for my student to participate in the Presidential AI Challenge. I understand that participation is voluntary and that the program is educational in nature.

I give permission for my student to participate in the Presidential AI Challenge *

Media & Photography Consent

I also grant permission for photos or video footage of my student participating in challenge-related activities to be used for educational and promotional purposes by the program, school, or partner organizations.

I consent to photos/video being used for educational and promotional purposes *

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name *

Date

December 1, 2025

Phone *

Email *

Signature *

Please sign below (use mouse or touch screen):

Emergency Contact

Name *

Relationship *

Phone *

Program Roles

Program Director – Keege Elliott

Oversees operations, communicates with district sponsors, ensures program milestones are met, and coordinates between technical and education teams.

keege.elliott@secureaieducation.org

Technical Directors

Provide technical mentorship, lead AI teaching sessions, guide project development, and ensure deliverable quality.

Assigned based on location

Supervising Adult

Serve as on-site facilitators, coordinate student engagement, manage schedules, and maintain communication with the program director.

The team’s primary contact

The Role of the National Center for Secure AI Education

Program oversight and operations (via Program Director, Keege Elliott)
Technical mentorship and instruction (via appointed Technical Directors)
Ongoing sponsor and student support through scheduled zoom communications and resources.

Program Facilitation & Timeline

The challenge will span from October 2025 to June 2026, with three major phases: Learning, Building, and Competing.

November – December 2025

Bi-weekly Zoom calls with students introducing AI fundamentals and project ideation.
Weekly or bi-weekly calls with district sponsors for updates and resource guidance.
Project Creation begins

January 2026

Project Creation continues
Jan 20th: Final project submission deadline

March 2026

March 16th: Announcement of state champions
March 27th - April 13th: Regional championships

April 2026

April 16th: Announcement of regional champions

June 2026

National AI Challenge Finals in Washington, D.C.

AI Presidential Challenge