EO 14282
Transparency Regarding Foreign Influence at American Universities
EducationNational SecurityGovernment Reform
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Summary
This executive order directs the Secretary of Education to enforce existing federal requirements for universities to disclose foreign funding sources and amounts. It aims to increase transparency about foreign money flowing to American higher education institutions and establishes mechanisms to hold universities accountable for compliance with foreign funding disclosure laws.
Key Points
- 1Mandates robust enforcement of Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, which requires universities to report significant foreign funding sources
- 2Requires universities to provide more detailed disclosures about foreign funding, including true sources and purposes of funds
- 3Directs the Secretary of Education to increase public access to information about foreign gifts and contracts to universities
- 4Establishes that compliance with foreign funding disclosure requirements must be certified for universities to receive federal grant funds
- 5Authorizes the Attorney General and other federal agencies to conduct audits and investigations to ensure university compliance with disclosure laws
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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