From CBS4 in Broward County, Florida.
Broward May Crackdown On Dishonest Parents
Using A Fake Address For School Could Mean Jail Time
Palm Beach County Enacted Similar Policy Last Year
FORT LAUDERDALE (CBS4) ― In an effort to crack down on parents who use fake addresses to get their kids in better schools the Broward County School Board is considering tougher penalties which could include jail time.
While the practice has always been against district policy, and a criminal second degree misdemeanor, on Tuesday school board members will vote on whether it should be made a felony punishable by up to five years in jail and thousands in fines.
If board members approve the change, it would take effect immediately. Some parents say the board is going too far.
"I think it's kinda silly," said Glenn Lipnick, "in Broward County certain schools have used it to manipulate athletes, but to prosecute somebody for a felony for what I would consider to be a minor indiscretion, I think all they should do is make them go to the proper school."
Last year, the Palm Beach County School District enacted a similar policy.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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4 comments:
Since when do school boards make laws?
How 'bout "the chair" for showing up with less than 4 forms of ID at re-registration?
"Since when do school boards make laws?"
Notice, it's Broward ,COUNTY School board. Different states approach public education differently. Instead of local boards setting policy, apparently Florida has County wide boards empowered to enact LAW.
Please don't give Hellmann any ideas.
Clap them in chains! Off with their heads! Do as I say, not as I do. Just cooperate!!!
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