Bill > HR6739

This bill, titled the Clarity in Professional Degree Act, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to broaden the definition of a "professional degree" for the purpose of federal student aid programs. It addresses a recent change by the Department of Education that removed certain health, education, and graduate credentials from this definition, which could disqualify students in those programs from receiving federal student aid, potentially worsening workforce shortages in critical fields like healthcare and education. The bill specifically seeks to re-include degrees in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Accounting, Architecture, Special and Secondary Education, Music Education, World Languages, and Public Health within the definition of a professional degree, ensuring students pursuing these essential professions can continue to access federal financial assistance.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6739/all-info