H.R.8659

Nursing is a Professional Degree Act

Introduced·5/4/26

Recognizes nursing degrees as professional degrees under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

The Nursing is a Professional Degree Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to redefine "professional student" to include students pursuing nursing degrees. This change acknowledges nursing degrees, such as MSN, DNP, DNAP, or Ph.D., as professional degrees, aligning them with other recognized professional degrees like medicine and law. This bill aims to provide parity in recognition and support for nursing students within the higher education framework.

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Current
Education and Workforce Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 4

House

Introduced in House

May 4

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.