arrow_back Back to App

Federal Recognition of Home School Graduates for Higher Education Access.

This bill ensures that students who complete secondary education through home schooling, compliant with state law, are formally recognized as high school graduates under federal law. This change simplifies their access to federal financial aid programs and other benefits related to higher education, removing bureaucratic hurdles. It means home school graduate status will be equivalent to traditional high school graduate status when applying for federal college financial support.
Key points
Home-schooled students are formally recognized as high school graduates for the purposes of the federal Higher Education Act.
The change facilitates the application process for federal financial aid (e.g., grants, loans) for home school graduates, provided they comply with state home schooling laws.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6392
Sponsor: Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]
Process start date: 2025-12-03
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-flash-latest
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Home School Graduation Recognition Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6392.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Home-schooled students are formally recognized as high school graduates for the purposes of the federal Higher Education Act.
  • The change facilitates the application process for federal financial aid (e.g., grants, loans) for home school graduates, provided they comply with state home schooling laws.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

CATEGORIES

Education Benefits