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SD HB1311

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randy Deibert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Board of Regents and South Dakota Board of Technical Education to publish annual reports by August 31st disclosing all funding received from foreign sources during the prior fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)

  • Defines "foreign sources" as entities, governments, or persons from six specific countries: China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela

  • Reports must include funding amount, source, type, purpose, whether it's part of an ongoing relationship, name and address of the foreign entity/person, and copies of associated agreements or documents

  • "Funding" covers grants, gifts, contracts, donations, investments, compensation, and similar payments, but excludes tuition and fees paid by individual students

  • Applies only to funding received on or after July 1, 2026, and exempts information deemed confidential under state or federal law

Legislative Description

Require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.

Education

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/20/2026
Education2/5/2026

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