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UT HB0346

UT HB0346
Funding Independence in Foreign Language Education


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Introduced
02/08/2022
In Committee
02/24/2022
Crossed Over
02/22/2022
Passed
03/10/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/24/2022

Introduced Session

2022 General Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends provisions related to the funding of foreign language education.

AI Summary

This bill amends Utah's higher education laws to provide additional requirements and restrictions related to foreign gifts and funding for foreign language education programs. The key provisions include: (1) defining "restricted foreign entity" to include certain Chinese military-affiliated companies and their affiliates, (2) prohibiting higher education institutions from seeking or accepting funding from these restricted foreign entities starting July 1, 2023, and (3) appropriating $300,000 in one-time funding to Southern Utah University to establish the Helen Foster Snow Cultural Center to support Mandarin Chinese language study and cultural opportunities for students.

Committee Categories

Education, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/24/2022)

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