Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Official title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to recognize students who have completed secondary school education in a home school setting as high school graduates, and for other purposes.
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What Happened in Congress?
March 3, 2026
- HousePassed by voice vote
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, current stage
What This Bill Does
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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Timeline
- SenateRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.
- SenateReceived in the Senate.
- House floor actionsMr. Walberg asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be directed to make the correction to the engrossment of H.R. 6392 that has been placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
- House floor actionsMr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Passed the House
- House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-492.
- House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced
- Committee



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