Arizona SB1327 establishes a research security policy for universities under the Arizona Board of Regents to mitigate foreign espionage and.

Arizona SB1327, known as the "Research and Education Protection Act of 2026," establishes a research security policy for universities under the Arizona Board of Regents. The bill mandates the creation of a Higher Education Research Security Council within the board to promote secure academic research and mitigate risks of foreign espionage and interference. The council is tasked with reviewing and recommending approval or disapproval of gifts, contracts, academic partnerships, or research partnerships with foreign principals from designated countries.

Arizona SB1327 establishes a research security policy for universities under the Arizona Board of Regents to mitigate foreign espionage and.

Arizona SB1327, known as the "Research and Education Protection Act of 2026," establishes a research security policy for universities under the Arizona Board of Regents. The bill mandates the creation of a Higher Education Research Security Council within the board to promote secure academic research and mitigate risks of foreign espionage and interference. The council is tasked with reviewing and recommending approval or disapproval of gifts, contracts, academic partnerships, or research partnerships with foreign principals from designated countries.