H.R. 6392 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Mar 3, 2026. Received Mar 9, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryClarifies home school diploma eligibility for student aid
This bill makes clear that students who finish high school through home schooling—as long as it's recognized under their state's laws—count as high school graduates. Right now, there's some confusion about whether home school students qualify for federal student aid, and this bill removes that uncertainty.
How it affects you
If you're a home schooled student or parent, this matters directly. It ensures that home school graduates can access federal student aid programs the same way traditional high school graduates do, as long as your home school is recognized by your state.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Feb 10, 2026)
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 6392
AN ACT
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Sponsor: Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC-8) · Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · Education · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 17, 2026: “Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.”