SB280 Summary

• Prohibits Alabama public institutions of higher education from providing support, funding, or campus facilities for cultural institutes affiliated with, funded by, or supported by the government of China.

• Specifically identifies Confucius Institutes as an example of prohibited cultural institutes.

• Defines "public institution of higher education" according to Section 16-5-1 of the Alabama Code.

• Directs constitutionally created boards of trustees to comply with the prohibition requirements.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.