FOIA Request to Clayton State University Regarding Chinese National Students on June 4, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, South Atlanta News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Clayton State University. This request seeks detailed information concerning the university’s current Chinese National students.
The specific records requested under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq. include:
1. Documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If this information is protected, we have asked for the total number of such students and a breakdown by department.
2. Documents or lists detailing scholarships received by current Chinese National students, including the amount and source of each scholarship.
3. A list of recipients of any scholarships granted by affiliates of the Chinese Scholarship Council, unless this information is already covered in the previous request.
4. Policies or procedures outlining how the university monitors students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect its Intellectual Property and other confidential information.
This request was made on behalf of South Atlanta News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency within governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
As media professionals dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public, we believe that access to these records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We have also requested a fee waiver given our role in disseminating important information to the public.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy and its mission, please visit [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
