Relates to the mandatory revocation of university or college degrees if certain crimes are committed
Summary
Enacts the "degree integrity and accountability act"; provides for mandatory degree revocation if convicted of: a violent felony offense; a terrorism offense; engaged in acts that constitute material support for terrorist organizations, including advocacy, incitement, or financial aid; participated in or led organized efforts to disrupt educational institutions through unlawful occupation, destruction of property, or threats of violence; or found guilty of severe misconduct by a university disciplinary board, including academic fraud, falsification of credentials pursuant or any act that would have prevented graduation had it been known at the time; establishes the degree revocation registry for creating an online database listing students whose degrees have been revoked for employers, academic institutions and government agencies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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