RepublicanBill · H.R. 6718· House(119-HR-6718)

Professional Student Degree Act

Rep. Lawler
Age: 40 years
New York
Introduced
12/15/2025
Last activity
12/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Michael Lawler
Cosponsors
Republican - 17Democrat - 10
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Professional Student Degree Act," aims to amend the definition of a professional degree within the Higher Education Act of 1965. It seeks to remove existing references to the definition found under title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Instead, it introduces a new specific definition for a professional degree. This new definition requires the degree to signify completion of academic requirements for beginning practice in a profession that commonly requires licensure and demonstrates a level of skill beyond a bachelor's degree. The bill also provides an extensive list of specific degrees that would fall under this new definition.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would students be better off under this?+2

    The bill provides greater clarity and a more comprehensive list of degrees categorized as professional degrees.

  • Would high-income households be better off under this?+1

    The expanded definition includes several high-level professional degree types common among high earners.

  • Does this make college cost less?+1

    The bill provides a more specific and expanded definition of professional degrees within the Higher Education Act.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.