Bill > AB663

This bill establishes new regulations for the University of Wisconsin System concerning foreign influence, defining "foreign adversary" to include countries like China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela, with a provision to exclude entities not listed as foreign adversaries by federal regulations. It prohibits the University of Wisconsin System from accepting grants or entering into collaboration, academic, or research partnerships with entities or individuals associated with foreign adversaries, unless specific exceptions are met, which require board approval after a national security risk assessment and ensure no constraint on the institution's freedom or control over its curriculum. The bill also prohibits the procurement or use of educational software from "prohibited business entities," which are companies primarily based in or controlled by foreign adversary countries or their governments, and forbids soliciting or accepting gifts from foreign adversaries or principals. Furthermore, the system must submit an annual report detailing all foreign collaborations and partnerships, and violations can result in financial penalties determined by the Joint Committee on Finance.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab663