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S.3474: Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2012
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act - Makes any institution of higher education (IHE) postsecondary program designed to prepare students for a recognized occupation or profession requiring licensing or other entry pre-conditions ineligible to participate in a federal financial assistance program, unless it meets specified student consumer protection requirements. Requires each program to: (1) fully prepare students to satisfy those...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Aug. 1, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |