Education; creating the Research and Education Protection Act of 2025. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 373, the Research and Education Protection Act of 2025, bars Oklahoma public schools and colleges from accepting gifts, grants, or contracts from "countries of concern" (including China, Russia, Iran, and others) or certain foreign entities without approval. It requires these institutions to disclose all such foreign gifts and contracts to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), post details on a public website, and undergo audits. The bill also mandates institutions to screen foreign researchers, establish research integrity offices, and prioritize agreements with "allied countries" like NATO members. Violations could lead to penalties, civil lawsuits, or loss of funding, with OMES reviewing all proposed foreign agreements.