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HR 1049119th CongressIntroduced
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act (TRACE Act) requires local educational agencies to disclose to parents any financial or material support from foreign governments or entities of concern, including donations, agreements, and personnel compensation, and mandates public notice of these disclosures.
Key Points
- 1Parents must receive at least quarterly copies of curricular or professional development materials funded by foreign sources.
- 2Agencies must disclose the identity, amount, and terms of any foreign donations or agreements.
- 3Public notice of parents’ rights and agency disclosures must be posted annually.
- 4The Act defines foreign entities of concern and requires compliance by state and local agencies.
- 5Violations trigger reporting and potential enforcement actions.
Impact Areas
Parents and students in public schools.Local educational agencies and school districts.Foreign governments and entities providing educational support.State and federal education oversight bodies.
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