GA HB1379

Requires University System of Georgia institutions, Technical College System of Georgia units, and local school systems to annually report funding of $10,000 or more from foreign sources of concern to the Attorney General and Department of Audits and Accounts, beginning July 31, 2027

Defines "foreign countries of concern" as those designated as foreign adversaries by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, countries of particular concern under religious freedom laws, special watch list countries, and certain monarchies with sovereign wealth funds bordering these nations (as of January 1, 2026)

Reports must include funding amount and type, source details, copies of associated contracts, purpose of funding, any influence over curriculum/research/personnel, and cybersecurity protection measures taken

Reports will be published on the Department of Audits and Accounts website with redactions for protected information, and provided to relevant House and Senate education committees

Noncompliant institutions face penalties of $5,000 or three times the unreported funding amount (whichever is greater) withheld from state funding after a 30-day cure period; tuition payments from foreign individuals are exempt from reporting