AI bill summary options (5th grade reading level) #216
Description
Summary
Provide AI-generated bill summaries at different reading levels, including a 5th grade reading level option to make legislation accessible to all audiences.
Background
Legislative text is often complex and uses legal jargon. Offering summaries at various reading levels helps citizens of all backgrounds understand what Congress is doing.
Reading Level Options
- 5th Grade - Simple vocabulary, short sentences, basic concepts
- 8th Grade - Standard comprehension, moderate complexity
- Expert - Full technical/legal terminology preserved
Acceptance Criteria
- AI generates summaries at multiple reading levels
- User can toggle between reading levels
- 5th grade summaries use Flesch-Kincaid validation
- Core meaning preserved across all levels
- Summaries are cached for performance
- Reading level preference saved in user settings
Technical Requirements
- Leverage existing AI summary infrastructure
- Add reading level parameter to summary API
- Implement Flesch-Kincaid readability scoring
- Consider using prompt engineering for level control
Examples
Expert: This omnibus appropriations bill allocates discretionary funding...
5th Grade: This law decides how the government spends money this year. It gives money to schools, the army, and roads.
Related Issues
- Epic AI Bill Impact Explainer - "How This Affects You" #259: AI Bill Impact Explainer
- Part of AI-enhanced features roadmap