Schools Must Keep Reporting Foreign Gifts
Published Date: 6/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants to update how schools and organizations report foreign gifts and contracts to keep things clear and fair. This affects private groups and local governments who must share this info, with about 10,400 reports expected yearly. Comments on the changes are open until June 29, 2026, and the update aims to make reporting easier without extra costs or hassle.
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