Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

This bill would make public schools tell parents about any foreign money or influence tied to their school. Parents could ask for simple, clear information and get it in writing. Schools would also have to post a summary of these parental rights online or share it widely in the community.

Parents could request to:

• See curriculum or teacher training materials paid for with money from a foreign government or a “foreign entity of concern” (for example, China), and get copies at no cost.
• Learn how many school staff are paid with foreign funds, and get details on any foreign funding or agreements with foreign groups or governments, all in writing.
• Submit these requests in writing to the school.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Parents of K–12 public school students; public schools; school districts; state education departments.
• What changes: Schools must notify parents of these rights, respond in writing to requests, and post a public notice. The U.S. Department of Education must tell states about these rules, and states must tell school districts.
• When: These requirements would apply as a condition of receiving federal K–12 education funds, if the bill becomes law.