S. 3474 (112th): Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

Introduced:
Aug 01, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on August 1, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 01, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 01, 2012
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to provide consumer protection for students.

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Last updated Aug 01, 2012.
8 pages

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8/1/2012--Introduced.
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 entry pre-conditions in the state in which the program is operated and in any state the program claims a successful program graduate will be prepared to work in the particular occupation or profession involved;
(2) provide timely placement of students in required pre-licensure positions, such as internships or apprenticeships; and
(3) meet specialized state accreditation requirements, or notify students if the program has not yet been fully accredited.
Requires an IHE to notify out-of-state applicants as to whether or not its program satisfies the requirements of the applicant's state.

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