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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) requires individuals or entities acting on behalf of foreign governments or organizations in political or quasi-political capacities to disclose their relationship, activities, and finances.

If FCPS was acting at the behest or under the direction of a foreign government (China) in selling intellectual property, they might be required to register under FARA. Failure to register could result in penalties, including fines or prosecution. The key question would be whether FCPS was engaging in activities that could be considered political or influential for the foreign government, rather than just commercial transactions.

If FCPS violated FARA, the individuals who could face liability would likely be those directly responsible for the decision-making, contractual agreements, and interactions with foreign entities. This might include:

1.	School District Administrators: Individuals in leadership roles who authorized or coordinated the transaction.
	2.	Legal or Compliance Teams: Staff responsible for ensuring adherence to federal regulations, including international dealings.
	3.	School Board Members: If they approved or were aware of the transaction.

Under FARA, penalties for non-compliance can be severe. Willful violations can result in fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment for up to five years.

There are also other laws that could have been broken.  FERPA if they shared student data.

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What part of this sounds like intellectual property to you? Nothing here that has been patented; anything copyrightable would be considered fair use for learning/teaching….[/quote]

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