Higher education: other; foreign influence of state institutions of higher education; prohibit. Creates new act.

The list of 'foreign countries of concern' was expanded to include specific countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria, plus entities under their control.

Gift agreement requirements were strengthened to require detailed descriptions of gift purposes, intended beneficiaries, and any conditions related to curriculum control or public positions.

New reporting requirements mandate that institutions submit annual reports on gifts of $50,000 or more from foreign sources by January 31 and July 31.

The curriculum control provision was modified to require a majority vote of the governing board to determine if an agenda is detrimental to US security.

New enforcement provisions allow the attorney general to bring civil actions and impose fines equal to 105% of undisclosed gift values, payable only from nonpublic funds.

New inspection requirements mandate annual random audits of at least 5% of gift agreements and disclosures starting July 1, 2025.

The definition of 'foreign source' was clarified to include individuals who are not US citizens or nationals, and agents acting on their behalf.