The bill amends the Revised School Code by adding Section 1346, which prohibits public schools in Michigan from entering into agreements or accepting grants from designated "foreign countries of concern." These countries include China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria, as well as any entities significantly controlled by these nations. The bill outlines specific conditions under which public schools must refrain from such agreements, including constraints on the school's freedom to contract, control over curriculum or values, and any promotion of agendas harmful to U.S. safety and security.

Additionally, before executing any cultural exchange agreements with these foreign countries, public schools are required to share the agreement's details with a relevant federal agency responsible for national security. If the agency finds that the agreement poses a threat to U.S. safety, the school is prohibited from proceeding. The bill also restricts public schools from accepting any valuable items tied to programs promoting the language or culture of these foreign nations. The definition of a "grant" is expanded to include any transfer of money for specified purposes, including conditional gifts.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 380.1, 380.1852
House Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852