January 31, 2003

North Dakota Lawmakers Move to Bar the Use of Fake Degrees

By DAN CARNEVALE

The North Dakota Legislative Assembly is on track to enact a law that would punish anyone trying to use a degree from a diploma mill as a legitimate credential.

The Education Committee of the House of Representatives has passed the bill, which may be taken up by the full House this month, and observers expect the Senate to pass it as well.

Under the bill, anyone who uses a fake degree for employment, education, or other personal gain could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor.

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