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Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees and Unfair Programs

This act aims to protect students from educational programs that do not adequately prepare them for licensed professions. It introduces new rules for institutions to ensure their programs are recognized in the states where students intend to work. This helps students ensure their educational investment leads to real career opportunities.
Key points
Colleges must ensure that programs preparing for licensed professions fully qualify students to work in their state of residence or in states where the institution advertises its programs.
Institutions offering online or correspondence courses must be legally authorized in each state where their enrolled students are located, or participate in state authorization reciprocity agreements.
Institutions must inform students if a program does not meet licensure requirements in the state where the student intends to work and obtain a written acknowledgment from the student.
Programs that previously lost funding due to low employment or earnings rates cannot be re-offered for at least 3 years if they are 'substantially similar' to those discontinued.
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Print number: 117_HR_9440
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2022-12-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9440.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must ensure that programs preparing for licensed professions fully qualify students to work in their state of residence or in states where the institution advertises its programs.
  • Institutions offering online or correspondence courses must be legally authorized in each state where their enrolled students are located, or participate in state authorization reciprocity agreements.
  • Institutions must inform students if a program does not meet licensure requirements in the state where the student intends to work and obtain a written acknowledgment from the student.
  • Programs that previously lost funding due to low employment or earnings rates cannot be re-offered for at least 3 years if they are 'substantially similar' to those discontinued.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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