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LA SB227
LA SB227Provides for reporting of foreign source gifts and grants by institutions of higher education. (7/1/23) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2022
06/06/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides for reporting of foreign source gifts and grants by institutions of higher education. (7/1/23) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
AI Summary
This bill requires institutions of higher education in Louisiana to report any gifts or grants of $50,000 or more received from foreign sources to the Division of Administration. It also requires these institutions to disclose any contracts or interests with foreign countries of concern, such as China, Russia, and Iran, if the value is $50,000 or more. Additionally, the bill mandates screening of foreign researchers and requires state universities with large research budgets to establish programs to approve and monitor international travel by faculty and staff. The bill is intended to increase transparency and oversight of foreign influence in Louisiana's higher education institutions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Education. (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=22RS&b=SB227&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1255620 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB227 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1255621 |
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