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119th Congress · House

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

Subjects: Asia · China · Education programs funding · Elementary and secondary education · Education

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Prohibits public elementary and secondary schools, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds.
  • House passed it on Dec 3, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act or the CLASS Act This bill prohibits public elementary and secondary schools, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, from accepting funds from or entering into a contract with the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or any individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government or the CCP. The bill also requires schools to disclose funding from or contracts with a foreign source to the Department of Education.

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