House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to enhance the integrity of educational funding in Louisiana by prohibiting education agencies from contracting with individuals or entities that have ties to foreign adversaries or foreign terrorist organizations. The bill establishes a new part within the Louisiana Revised Statutes, specifically Part XIV of Chapter 1 of Title 17, which includes definitions of key terms such as "education agency," "education service provider," and "vendor of educational products." It outlines the responsibilities of education agencies to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support these prohibited entities and mandates that contracts include provisions to this effect.

The legislation also stipulates that if an education agency discovers that a provider or vendor is ineligible due to these ties, it must notify the attorney general and suspend payments pending a due process review. Additionally, it provides for the recovery of any payments made to ineligible providers or vendors and ensures that they have access to administrative due process rights. Starting July 1, 2026, all contracts with education service providers or vendors must include a statement affirming compliance with these new provisions, and any violations will result in immediate payment suspensions and potential debt collection actions.