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Dept. of Education Unveils New Foreign Gift Reporting Portal

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Today, the US Department of Education announced a new portal through which institutions must disclose foreign gifts or contracts under section 117 of the Higher Education Act. The portal will be utilized for the next reporting deadline of July 31, 2020.

In a press release, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos explained that currently, the Department is not receiving sufficient information to determine compliance with section 117. She also reiterated that transparency is necessary to ensure academic freedom and US national security.

GOP Reps Sign Letter in Support of International Students

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Today, several Republican members of the US House of Representatives, including Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf supporting Optional Practical Training (OPT), and requesting that agencies improve processes to allow international students to enroll for Fall 2020.

The letter, led by Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH), specifically notes the important role international students play in our communities and for the US economy. The full letter is available here.

 

Presidential Proclamation on Entry of Certain Chinese Nationals

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Today, President Trump announced the United States will block admission for certain Chinese nationals involved with entities that implement or support China’s Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) strategy. The restriction applies to graduate-level and above students on F or J visas, and the State Department can revoke existing visas.

The full proclamation is available here.

Department of Education Releases Final Title IX Rule

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Today the US Department of Education released its final rule under Title IX. The rule prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. An unofficial copy has been published here and the official version will be published in the Federal Register.

The rule will carry the force and effect of law as of August 14, 2020.

Here is an overview detailing major provisions.

Here is a document highlighting changes between the proposed and final rule.

For more detailed information, the Office for Civil Rights has published a webinar.