SB 1309 - This act details the conditions under which a public higher education institution may require the use of an individual's Social Security number. Beginning July 1, 2006, these numbers cannot be: Posted publicly; Transmitted over the Internet unless the connection is secure or the number encrypted; Required as an access code unless an additional authentication device is required; Printed on documents mailed to an individual unless required by law; or used on a student identification card. The act establishes procedures whereby the institutions that have been using Social Security numbers in any of the prohibited ways prior to July 1, 2006, may continue the use of such numbers under certain circumstances. The act becomes effective January 1, 2005. This act is identical to HB 1169. DONALD THALHUBER