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S.2925: Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 21, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 2019
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 21, 2019
Bill Summary
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, and it 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 21, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Nov. 21, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |