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Senate approves reporting requirement for foreign donations to Georgia schools amid pushback
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 1379 to require public reporting of foreign contributions above $10,000 to K–12, technical colleges and university system institutions; debate focused on the $10,000 threshold, enforcement penalties and potential chilling effects on language and research programs.
The Georgia Senate voted to pass House Bill 1379, a measure requiring public educational institutions to report foreign donations exceeding $10,000. Advocates said the bill increases transparency about foreign influence in classrooms and research; the bill directs reported contributions to be posted publicly and authorizes civil penalties for noncompliance,…
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