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SD HB1311
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Randy Deibert
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AI Summary
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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)
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Defines "foreign sources" as entities, governments, or persons from six specific countries: China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela
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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
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"Funding" covers grants, gifts, contracts, donations, investments, compensation, and similar payments, but excludes tuition and fees paid by individual students
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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