Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

This bill aims to limit foreign influence in public K–12 schools. To keep receiving federal education funds, public elementary and secondary schools may not accept money from or sign contracts with the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), including anyone acting for them. It also requires schools to report certain foreign funding and contracts to the U.S. Department of Education.

If a school gets more than $10,000 from a foreign source, or signs contracts totaling more than $10,000 with a foreign source, it must report within 30 days. The report must name the source and country, list the amount, and include any terms or conditions of the funding or contract.

• Who is affected: Public elementary and secondary schools that receive federal funds.
• What changes:
  • No accepting funds from or contracting with the Chinese government or the CCP to keep federal funding.
  • Must report foreign funding or contracts over $10,000 within 30 days, including source, country, amount, and terms.
• When: Reporting is required within 30 days after receiving qualifying funds or signing qualifying contracts.