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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.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6392
Sponsor: Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]
Process start date: 2025-12-03