The Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act, or TRACE Act, mandates that local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving federal funds ensure parents are informed about foreign influence in their children's public schools. This legislation aims to increase transparency regarding financial and material contributions from foreign countries or entities of concern. As a condition of receiving funds, schools must provide parents with specific rights. These include the right to review and copy curricular and professional development materials purchased with foreign funds, and to know how many school personnel are compensated by such funds. Parents also gain the right to inquire about any donations, agreements, or financial transactions between the school or LEA and a foreign country or entity of concern, including details like the amount and terms. To facilitate these rights, schools are required to post a summary notice of these parental rights on a publicly accessible website or disseminate it widely at the beginning of each school year. Furthermore, the Secretary of Education and State educational agencies are tasked with notifying LEAs annually about these new requirements, ensuring widespread compliance.