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This bill seeks to enhance transparency regarding foreign influence in public schools by requiring local educational agencies to provide parents with specific information about foreign funding and involvement. Under the proposed legislation, parents would have the right to review, free of charge, any curricular or professional development materials purchased using funds from foreign governments or foreign entities of concern, and receive information about school personnel compensated by such foreign sources. Parents can request and receive written details about donations, agreements, and financial transactions between their school and foreign countries or entities, including the name of the foreign source, the amount of funds received, and any associated terms or conditions. Local educational agencies must post a summary of these parental rights on a publicly accessible website at the beginning of each school year and notify parents about their ability to request such information. The bill defines "foreign country" broadly and uses the term "foreign entity of concern" as defined in another existing act. The primary goal is to increase transparency and give parents insight into potential foreign influences in their children's educational environment.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2509/all-info