Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act

This bill, titled the Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act , aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide clarity on clock hour requirements for specific training programs. It addresses programs designed to prepare students for gainful employment in recognized professions. The legislation specifies that a program can still be deemed eligible under Title IV, even if its number of clock hours exceeds the minimum required by a state for a particular profession. To maintain eligibility, the program's clock hours must not exceed 150 percent of the minimum required by either the state or a relevant federal agency for that training. This amendment will take effect for the 2024-2025 award year and all subsequent award years.