The bill amends Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 60, Subchapter 1, by adding a new section, 6-60-123, which establishes prohibitions for institutions of higher education regarding their interactions with "prohibited foreign parties." A "prohibited foreign party" is defined in accordance with existing law (18-11-802). The bill outlines specific activities that institutions are barred from engaging in with these parties, which include conducting classified research, conducting agricultural research under contract, selling agricultural products (including seeds), engaging in the production of agricultural products, and entering into nondisclosure agreements.

This legislation aims to safeguard national security and the integrity of research conducted at higher education institutions by restricting collaborations that could pose risks when involving certain foreign entities. By delineating these prohibitions, the bill seeks to ensure that Arkansas institutions of higher education operate within a framework that prioritizes the protection of sensitive information and agricultural resources.