What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 6816.
Federal Funds Ban for Schools Linked to China
A new law aims to prohibit federal funding for elementary and secondary schools that have direct or indirect ties to the Government of the People's Republic of China. This means educational institutions collaborating with Chinese cultural or language institutes, like Confucius Institutes, could lose access to federal funds. Schools have one year to comply or apply for a temporary waiver if they have existing contracts.
Key points
Elementary and secondary schools receiving support from the Chinese government will lose access to federal education funds.
The ban includes partnerships with Confucius Institutes, learning centers supported by China, and other forms of support (materials, personnel, funds).
The rules take effect one year after the law is enacted, giving schools time to end existing contracts or apply for a temporary waiver.
Schools with existing contracts can apply for a waiver by submitting the contract and demonstrating its benefit to the school's mission and U.S. security.
Status:
Expired
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