Home School Graduation Recognition Act
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.
This bill proposes to recognize home school graduates as high school graduates under the Higher Education Act of 1965. This means that students who complete their secondary education at home will be treated the same as those who graduate from traditional public or private schools when it comes to higher education opportunities. The bill aims to ensure that home school graduates have equal access to college and other post-secondary education options.
The bill would affect students who have completed their education through home schooling. By recognizing these students as high school graduates, it would open up more opportunities for them to pursue higher education. It would also impact colleges and universities by requiring them to accept home school graduates under the same terms as traditional school graduates.
As of March 9, 2026, the bill has been reported out of committee, passed in the House, and has been received in the Senate. It was read twice in the Senate and placed on the legislative calendar, which means it is now under consideration by the Senate. If passed, this bill would provide formal recognition for home school graduates, ensuring they have equal access to higher education opportunities.
