This bill amends the Higher Education Act to deny certain federal funds to colleges that participate in nonexpressive commercial boycotts of U.S. strategic partners like Israel, unless justified by valid business reasons or federal exemptions. Schools seeking Title VI funds must annually certify they do not unreasonably restrict student or faculty participation in academic programs in Israel, and that Israeli students and faculty receive equal access to U.S. programs. Missing certification makes institutions ineligible for Title VI funds in the following fiscal year. The bill states that restricting academic cooperation with strategic partners undermines U.S. security and economic interests.
