Georgia Prohibits Commercial Test Cheating Operations
Breaking: Georgia's New Law Cracks Down on Contract Cheating
Let's cut the bullsht - Georgia's just made it illegal to sell cheating services in their state, and it's a game-changer for education. Kudos to Governor Brian Kemp for signing Senate Bill 213*, putting a stop to providers peddling answers to exams, essays, and academic coursework.
This ain't no small potatoes - the law is targeting public, private, and home-schooled students, college students, and anyone seeking certifications for career licenses or credentials in Georgia. No one gets a free pass to buy their way through academic tasks.
But who's profiting from this academic fraud, you ask? Individuals, corporations, and even organizations peddling under the guise of tutoring or "homework help" are in the crosshairs. And let's drop the most important bomb - the U.S. needs to catch up with countries like Ireland, Australia, and England, who have already banned contract cheating, albeit with varying success.
Let's talk about the big Players, shall we? Enter the Credential Integrity Action Alliance (CIAA). These badasses are shaking up the U.S. education system by pushing for integration of modern measures against contract cheating companies. Leading education companies such as Pearson VUE, Wiley, CompTIA, Proctorio, and Turnitin are amongst its founding members, joining forces to change the laws and raise awareness of the harm caused by commercial cheating services.
Rachel Schoenig, CEO of Cornerstone Strategies and Board Member of CIAA, is pulling no punches. "These members have joined together to change the laws in the United States and to raise awareness of the harm caused by commercial cheating services," she affirmed.
The CIAA is fighting a relentless battle against contract cheating providers, undermining education, workforce readiness, and even public health and safety. These companies are preying on vulnerable learners, test-takers, and even attempting to extort and blackmail users later. They're not about helping others - they're about profit, plain and simple.
Georgia might be the first state to enact these measures, but it ain't the last. The CIAA has its eyes on other states to pass similar laws, bringing cheating providers to justice and upholding the integrity of academic and assessment entities across the U.S. It's high time the U.S. recognized the severity of contract cheating and took decisive action to combat it. Somebody had to say it.
The new law in Georgia, aimed at combating contract cheating, could spark changes in education-and-self-development policy-and-legislation across the country. This move, led by the Credential Integrity Action Alliance (CIAA), aligns with a broader emphasis on learning in the general news, as the U.S. seeks to address and deter contract cheating, following the footsteps of countries like Ireland, Australia, and England.
