S. 3747 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jan 29, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryClarifies federal aid eligibility for homeschooled students
This bill clarifies that students who graduate from a home school that is recognized under state law count as high school graduates. The change affects how eligibility is determined for federal student aid programs.
How it affects you
If you're a homeschooled student or parent, this matters directly to you. Currently there can be confusion about whether a homeschool diploma qualifies you for federal student aid like grants and loans for college. This bill makes clear that if your homeschool is recognized by your state, you're eligible for that aid the same way other high school graduates are.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 29, 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.
2nd SessionS. 3747
A BILL
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Sponsor: Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) · Introduced Jan 29, 2026 · Education · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 11, 2026: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.