H.Con.Res.49

Memorializes congress to include physical therapy as a professional degree program for purposes of borrowing limits for students seeking federal aid for postsecondary education

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Memorializes Congress to classify physical therapy degrees as professional degrees for federal student loan purposes.

This resolution urges Congress to recognize the doctor of physical therapy degree as a professional degree for federal student loan eligibility. This change aims to ensure equitable access to advanced health education, particularly for students from rural areas in Louisiana, and to support the development of a robust physical therapy workforce. The resolution highlights the importance of local healthcare professionals practicing in their trained communities and the potential exacerbation of rural healthcare shortages without this designation.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Education

History

Jun 2

House

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

May 31

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.

May 29

House

Read by title, roll called, yeas 97, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.