H.R. 1049: Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

This bill, titled the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act, aims to enhance parental awareness of foreign influences in public schools. Here’s a breakdown of the key provisions:

Requirements for Local Educational Agencies

To receive federal funding, local educational agencies (such as school districts) must:

• Allow parents to review and obtain copies of any educational materials that were purchased with funds from foreign governments or foreign entities of concern. This access must be provided free of charge at least every four weeks, or within 30 days after a written request from the parent.
• Inform parents, within 30 days of their written request, about the number of staff members at the school who are partly or wholly funded by foreign sources.
• Provide, within the same 30-day timeframe, details about:
  • Any donations received from foreign entities.
  • Any agreements made with foreign countries or entities.
  • Any financial transactions that occurred with those foreign entities.

Information to be Provided

The information regarding donations, agreements, and financial transactions must contain:

• The name of the foreign country or entity involved.
• The amount of any received funds and any specific terms or conditions related to those funds.

Notification Obligations

Each school year, local educational agencies must:

• Post a summary notice on their publicly accessible website or distribute it widely, outlining parents' rights as stated in the bill.
• Ensure that state educational agencies notify them of these requirements.

Definitions

The bill includes definitions for key terms:

• Foreign country: This refers to any foreign nation or its dependent territories, excluding outlying areas.
• Foreign entity of concern: This term is defined according to specific legal references related to national security and foreign influence.

Conclusion

The overall intent of the bill is to increase transparency and provide parents with essential information regarding the influence of foreign contributions in their children's education, thereby enabling informed parental involvement.

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