California · Education Code
EDC §44360: Any person is guilty of a misdemeanor who, individually or in a representative or any other capacity, does any of the following: (a) Alters with fraudulent intent, or uses or attempts to use any alter
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A person commits a misdemeanor by fraudulently altering or using educational credentials, falsely assuming degrees or titles, selling fraudulent teaching credentials, performing school services under a false name, or refusing to surrender a revoked credential.
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