HB 1561 (2026)
Ban PRC nationals from state post-secondary degrees, employment
This bill is still active.
Prohibits nationals of the People's Republic of China from attending state institutions of higher education and requires affidavits of non-affiliation from all applicants.
The House rewrote the bill. The new bill prohibits nationals of the People's Republic of China from enrolling in masters and doctorate degree programs, participation in research, and full time employment at public institutions of higher education.
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