Professional Student Degree Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the definition of a ‘professional degree.’ It expands the list of degrees considered professional, including those in fields like pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, medicine, optometry, and various allied health and social sciences. The changes aim to ensure consistency in recognizing degrees that require both academic completion and professional skill for practice.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘professional degree’ under the Higher Education Act.
- Includes additional degrees such as Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Law, Medicine, Optometry, and Osteopathic Medicine.
- Lists a wide range of other professional degrees, including Social Work, Audiology, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, and Nursing.
- Defines a professional degree as one signifying completion of academic requirements for professional practice and a level of professional skill beyond a bachelor's degree.
- The Secretary of Education is responsible for determining which degrees meet the definition.
- The amendment references the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically section 668.2.
- The bill clarifies that professional licensure is commonly required for these degrees.
- The bill includes degrees in fields such as Education, Special Education, Business Administration, Accounting, Architecture, and Theology.
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