Foreign Influence Operations Out of American Education Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill, titled the "Foreign Influence Operations Out of American Education Act," aims to prevent public colleges and universities in South Carolina from receiving gifts, travel, or engaging in agreements with foreign adversary nations, foreign principals, or terrorist organizations. It requires disclosure of such relationships to the State Treasurer’s Office, restricts hiring and curriculum decisions, and establishes a committee to review foreign contributions to ensure that these institutions aren’t unduly influenced by foreign entities. The bill also mandates reporting requirements and outlines enforcement mechanisms.
Key provisions
- Prohibits public institutions of higher learning from accepting gifts, travel, or agreements from foreign adversary nations, foreign principals, or terrorist organizations.
- Requires disclosure of gifts and contracts from foreign countries and principals to the State Treasurer’s Office.
- Restricts foreign influence on hiring, curriculum, and campus organizations.
- Establishes a Committee to Review Foreign Contributions to identify and prohibit funding from designated foreign entities.
- Mandates annual reporting to the State Treasurer’s Office on foreign funding received.
- Allows for waivers to accept gifts from foreign nations under specific conditions.
- Requires an annual audit of institutions to ensure compliance.
- Defines key terms such as ‘foreign adversary nation’ and ‘foreign principal’.
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