What does Preamble of Home School Graduation Recognition Act do?

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965. It aims to recognize students who have completed secondary education in a home school setting as high school graduates.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Home School Graduation Recognition Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Home School Graduation Recognition Act.

What does RECOGNIZING HOME SCHOOL GRADUATES AS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. of Home School Graduation Recognition Act do?

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the definition of a high school graduate. It modifies Section 484(d) of the Higher Education Act, changing the heading from 'Who Are Not High School Graduates' to 'From Non-Traditional Settings'. The bill establishes that students who have completed secondary education in a home school setting recognized as a home school or private school under state law are considered high school graduates for purposes of the Higher Education Act.

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Home School Graduation Recognition Act

Last updated: 3/17/2026 · Introduced: 12/3/2025

Author: Mark Harris (R-NC)

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This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to recognize students completing secondary education in state-recognized home schools as high school graduates.
The bill renames a section of the Higher Education Act from 'Who Are Not High School Graduates' to 'From Non-Traditional Settings'.

119th Congresspassed houseS. 3747(In Committee)Official page

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