Professional Student Degree Act

The Professional Student Degree Act would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to update the definition of "professional degree" by removing an outdated regulatory reference and establishing a new, comprehensive list of qualifying degrees. The bill defines a professional degree as one that signifies completion of academic requirements for beginning practice in a profession—typically requiring licensure—and demonstrates a level of skill beyond a bachelor’s degree, as determined by the Secretary of Education. It explicitly includes degrees in fields such as medicine, law, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, education, business, social work, psychology, and many others, while also allowing the…

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