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

Home School Graduation Recognition Act

IntroducedDecember 3, 2025
Passed House6 months ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
Waiting for a Senate 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 complete their education at home to be officially recognized as high school graduates. This change helps ensure they have the same opportunities for college and financial aid as other graduates.

If you are a home school graduate, you will be recognized as a high school graduate for college applications.
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 rules in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
  3. 3Students who complete home school education will be treated like traditional graduates.
  4. 4The bill updates language to reflect non-traditional education settings.
  5. 5It aims to help home school graduates access higher education opportunities.
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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Intro
House
Senate
Pres
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Sponsors
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HouseMar 3
SenateCurrent

Waiting for a Senate 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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