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WI SB744

WI SB744
Prohibiting foreign missions of China at University of Wisconsin institutions and University of Wisconsin System involvement with Communist Chinese recruitment or propaganda programs and requiring the University of Wisconsin System to report funding received from foreign missions of China. (FE)


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Introduced
11/30/2021
In Committee
03/10/2022
Crossed Over
02/15/2022
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act to renumber and amend 36.65 (1); and to create 36.11 (61), 36.11 (62), 36.11 (63), 36.65 (1) (b) and 36.65 (2) (j) of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting foreign missions of China at University of Wisconsin institutions and University of Wisconsin System involvement with Communist Chinese recruitment or propaganda programs and requiring the University of Wisconsin System to report funding received from foreign missions of China. (FE)

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the establishment or recognition of any designated foreign missions of China, including the Confucius Institute U.S. Center and other similar entities, at University of Wisconsin (UW) institutions. It also requires the UW System to identify and end any cultural exchange programs identified as Chinese Communist Party propaganda tools. Additionally, the bill prohibits UW employees and students from participating in Communist Chinese recruitment programs, such as the Thousand Talents Program, that offer benefits or privileges to attract experts. The bill also requires the UW System to report on any funding received from designated foreign missions of China.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)

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