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," as defined in 18-11-802. The legislation specifically prohibits these institutions from engaging in several activities with such foreign entities, including 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 legislative measure aims to safeguard national security and ensure that sensitive research and agricultural activities are not compromised by foreign influence. By delineating these restrictions, the bill seeks to maintain the integrity of higher education institutions in Arkansas and protect them from potential risks associated with collaboration with prohibited foreign parties.