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Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Recent Bills/Home School Graduation Recognition Act

Home School Graduation Recognition Act

IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
In Senate6 months ago
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
EducationElementary and secondary education
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Why This Matters

The Home School Graduation Recognition Act allows students who finish their education at home to be officially recognized as high school graduates. This change helps ensure that home-schooled students have the same opportunities as those from traditional schools.

If you are home-schooled, you will be recognized as a high school graduate under this new law.
Who this affects
home-schooled students · families
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill recognizes home school graduates as high school graduates.
  2. 2It changes the language in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
  3. 3Students who complete home school education will be treated like graduates from traditional schools.
  4. 4The bill aims to support students educated at home under state law.
Read the detailed summary

Home School Graduation Recognition Act This bill clarifies that students who complete their secondary education in a home school setting recognized under state law are high school graduates for purposes of eligibility for federal student aid.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedJan 29
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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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