SB 182 – Prohibits the use or attempted use of a false or misleading degree for admission to higher education institutions or in connection with businesses or employment

• Sponsor: Bartle
• LR Number: 0601S.01I
• Committee: Education
• Last Action: 1/28/2009 - Hearing Conducted S Education Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2009

Current Bill Summary

SB 182 – This act prohibits a person from using or attempting to use a false or misleading degree, as described in the act, in connection with admission to an institution of higher education, or in connection with any business, employment, occupation, profession, trade, or public office. A violation of this act is a Class C misdemeanor.

This act is substantially similar to a provision contained in HCS/SS/SB 291 (2009) and in SS/SCS/HCS/HB 62 (2009).

MICHAEL RUFF