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Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

3/12/2024, 11:14 AM

Congressional Summary of S 889

Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

This bill makes an institution of higher education (IHE) ineligible to receive federal student financial assistance if it fails to meet certain requirements. It also requires an IHE to make certain certifications about its gainful employment programs.

Specifically, an IHE that offers a degree or certificate program to prepare students for entry into a profession that requires licensing or certification as a precondition for entry is not eligible to receive any federal student financial assistance unless (1) a student is fully qualified to take the required entry examination or be licensed or certified for the profession upon the successful completion of the program, and (2) the institution provides timely placement for all of the academically related pre-licensure requirements for entry into the profession (e.g., clinical placements or internships).

An IHE must also certify that each eligible gainful employment program meets specified requirements, including approval or accreditation by a recognized agency and satisfaction of applicable educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification. If an IHE does not satisfy such prerequisites, it must notify a student who intends to enroll in the program and obtain a handwritten acknowledgement from the student that they wish to enroll.

Lastly, an IHE that offers distance education or correspondence courses must be legally authorized within each state in which its enrolled students are located.

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Current Status of Bill S 889

Bill S 889 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2023. Bill S 889 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 21, 2023.  Bill S 889's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 889

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 889

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 889

Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
A bill to provide consumer protections for students.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 889

Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
OregonDemocrat
Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
ConnecticutDemocrat

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