Summary

Stops federal funds from going to K–12 schools that partner with or receive support from organizations funded by the People’s Republic of China, including Confucius Institutes or Confucius Classrooms. The ban begins one year after the law is enacted. Schools with contracts signed before enactment may apply for a waiver by submitting the contract and a statement that the arrangement benefits students and U.S. interests. The Secretary of Education must notify schools and issue guidance within 90 days of enactment.

Key Points

• Federal funds are barred from use at K–12 schools that partner with or receive support from organizations funded by the People’s Republic of China.
• The funding prohibition becomes effective one year after the law is enacted.
• Schools with contracts signed before enactment may apply for a waiver by submitting the contract and a written statement that it benefits students and U.S. interests.
• The Secretary of Education must notify schools and issue guidance on compliance and waivers within 90 days of enactment.
• The law explicitly identifies Confucius Institutes / Confucius Classrooms as examples of covered foreign-funded organizations.
• The restriction is limited to conditioning federal funding — it does not create new federal spending programs.
• Affected schools must review and possibly modify partnerships, contracts, and program arrangements to avoid losing federal funds.
• No separate criminal penalties are specified; enforcement operates through the federal funding condition.

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