Bill · H.R. 1176· House(119-HR-1176)
Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act
- Introduced
- 2/10/2025
- Last activity
- 2/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Lloyd Smucker
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act," seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It focuses on clarifying clock hour requirements for certain eligible programs under Title IV. Specifically, it addresses programs that prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized profession within a State. The amendment establishes a limit on the number of instruction clock hours a program can provide while still being considered eligible. This change applies to the 2024-2025 award year and all years following its enactment.
Yes
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The bill clarifies eligibility for programs that prepare students for gainful employment, which can benefit low-income individuals seeking professional training.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The bill provides regulatory clarity for training programs aimed at preparing students for recognized professions.
Does this make college cost less?+1
The bill establishes a specific clock hour cap to clarify program eligibility for Title IV funding, which can help stabilize program costs and student access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Clarity for Training Programs: The bill provides a specific formula for determining program eligibility based on clock hours. This applies to programs where instruction exceeds the state's minimum requirements but does not exceed 150 percent of the minimum required by the State or a Federal agency (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided: The text focuses on the establishment of eligibility criteria and does not list any burdens or negative consequences.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Students+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- 2/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Daniel MeuserRepublican · Pennsylvania
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin