Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

This bill requires institutions offering programs leading to licensed professions (like nursing or teaching) to prove their programs fully prepare students for licensure in the states where students plan to work. Specifically, schools must certify that graduates can take required exams and meet licensing standards in multiple states, including those where the institution markets its programs. It also mandates that schools inform students upfront if a program won't satisfy licensure requirements in their intended state and obtain written acknowledgment from students who choose to enroll anyway. These rules apply to programs receiving federal financial aid under the Higher Education Act, aiming to prevent students from pursuing degrees that don't qualify them for licensed careers.