In CommitteeFiled May 7, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
May 7, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the federal definition of a "professional student" to include nursing graduate programs such as MSN, DNP, DNAP, and Ph.D. This reclassification puts nursing alongside fields like medicine, law, and pharmacy, affecting how federal student aid and reporting treat nursing students. It aims to recognize the advanced skill level required for nursing practice.
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