; and (B) be certified or licensed or meet any other academically related pre-conditions that are required for entry into the recognized occupation or profession in the State; and (2) the institution offering the program provides timely placement for all of the academically related pre-licensure requirements for entry into the recognized occupation or profession, such as clinical placements, internships, or apprenticeships. 3. Certification requirements for gainful employment programs Section 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: (30) The institution will provide to the Secretary not later than the first December 31 following the date of enactment of Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act , in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary, a certification signed by the most senior executive officer of the institution that each of the eligible gainful employment programs included on the eligibility and certification approval report of the institution meets the requirements of subsection (k).