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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 and lead to actual qualifications. This helps students be confident that their investment in education will yield expected career outcomes.
Key points
Colleges must ensure programs for licensed professions fully qualify students to pass exams and obtain licenses in the student's residence and states where the institution advertises job prospects.
Institutions offering online programs must be legally authorized in every state where their students reside or participate in state authorization reciprocity agreements.
New certification requirements are introduced for 'gainful employment' programs to prevent offering programs similar to those previously deemed ineffective based on student earnings.
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Print number: 118_HR_1682
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2023-03-21
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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 118_HR_1682.

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 2023-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must ensure programs for licensed professions fully qualify students to pass exams and obtain licenses in the student's residence and states where the institution advertises job prospects.
  • Institutions offering online programs must be legally authorized in every state where their students reside or participate in state authorization reciprocity agreements.
  • New certification requirements are introduced for 'gainful employment' programs to prevent offering programs similar to those previously deemed ineffective based on student earnings.
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: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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