Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

# Summary of the Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems (CLASS) Act **What the Bill Does** If passed, this bill would prohibit public elementary and secondary schools from accepting money from or signing contracts with the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, or entities acting on their behalf. Schools would also be required to report any funding or contracts from foreign sources to the U.S. Department of Education. Schools that violate these restrictions could lose federal education funding. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects public K-12 schools and school districts that receive federal education funding, as well as the Department of Education, which would oversee compliance and disclosures.

It could also impact Chinese organizations or entities that currently fund or partner with American schools. **Current Status** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is sponsored by Rep. David Joyce (R-Ohio). It would need to pass the Senate and be signed by the President to become law.