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Foreign Influence in Schools: Parents' Right to Know

New rules grant parents the right to review educational materials and school funding if they originate from foreign sources. Schools must disclose donations, agreements, and financial transactions with foreign entities, as well as whether staff are compensated with such funds. The aim is to increase transparency and parental awareness of potential external influences on their children's education.
Key points
Parents can review and copy educational materials purchased with foreign funds.
Parents have the right to know how many school personnel are compensated with foreign funds.
Schools must disclose donations, agreements, and financial transactions with foreign countries or entities.
Schools must post a summary of these rights on their websites at the beginning of each school year.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2509
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2509.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Parents can review and copy educational materials purchased with foreign funds.
  • Parents have the right to know how many school personnel are compensated with foreign funds.
  • Schools must disclose donations, agreements, and financial transactions with foreign countries or entities.
  • Schools must post a summary of these rights on their websites at the beginning of each school year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Education