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.

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.