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Local educational agency (LEA)

A public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State for either administrative control or direction of, or to perform a service function for, public elementary schools or secondary schools in a city, county, township, school district, or other political subdivision of a State, or of or for a combination of such school districts or counties as are recognized in a State as an administrative agency for its public elementary schools or secondary schools.

Curricular material

Any material used for teaching or instruction in a school, such as textbooks, lesson plans, videos, or software.

Professional development material

Materials used for training and improving the skills and knowledge of school staff, such as guides for teacher workshops or administrative training resources.

Foreign country

A nation or dependent territory outside of the United States and its outlying areas (like Puerto Rico, Guam, etc.).

Foreign entity of concern

An organization or group identified by the government as potentially posing a national security risk or engaging in activities contrary to U.S. interests. The bill references a specific legal definition for this term (42 U.S.C. 19221(a)).

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

A comprehensive federal law that funds primary and secondary education, emphasizing high standards and accountability.