How HR 6739 changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of 'professional degree' to include additional specific degrees within the Higher Education Act.

• 20 U.S.C. 1087e(a)(4)(C)

  , as defined under section 668.2 of title 34, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph)

  This change removes the current definition reference and replaces it with an expanded definition including specific degrees.

• 20 U.S.C. 1087e(a)(4)(C)

  (iii) Professional degree.--In this paragraph, the term 'professional degree' has the meaning given the term in section 668.2 of title 34, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph), except that such term also includes the following degrees: (I) Nursing (A.D.N., R.N., or B.S.N.). (II) Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.). (III) Physical Therapy (D.P.T.). (IV) Social Work (M.S.W.). (V) Accounting (MAcc). (VI) Architecture (M.Arch.). (VII) Special and Secondary Education (M.Ed., M.S.Ed., or M.A.T.). (VIII) Music Education (M.S. or M.M.E.). (IX) World Languages (M.Ed.). (X) Public Health (M.P.H.).

  This addition explicitly defines 'professional degree' to include a list of specific degrees, enhancing eligibility for Federal student aid programs.