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This bill requires public higher education institutions in Pennsylvania to submit a detailed report to the Department of Education one year before any international travel by students or staff for academic, cultural, or research purposes. The report must include specific information such as the cost, duration, purpose, funding source, and the benefits to the Commonwealth. The Department of Education is mandated to post these reports on its public website and maintain them for at least five years. The bill defines "public institution of higher education" broadly, encompassing community colleges, rural regional colleges, universities in the State System of Higher Education, state-related institutions, the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and the Pennsylvania College of Technology. By requiring transparency about international partnerships and travel, the bill aims to provide greater public oversight of academic activities involving foreign nations. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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