H.R. 6392Heading to a voteEducation
Bill would count homeschool completion as diploma for federal aid rules
Data as of July 11, 2026
The Home School Graduation Recognition Act would let homeschool graduates qualify for federal student aid without extra proof-of-eligibility tests.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to officially treat homeschool completion as equivalent to a high school diploma for federal student aid purposes. Homeschool graduates would no longer need to take an "ability to benefit" test currently required for some students without a traditional diploma, as long as their homeschooling meets their state's legal definition of home school or private school.
Who does it affect?
This affects families who homeschool their children and students applying for federal student aid like Pell Grants or student loans after completing homeschool. It also affects colleges and universities that use these federal definitions to determine aid eligibility.
Why does it matter?
The change would simplify the federal aid application process for homeschool graduates by removing an extra verification step. States would retain control over how homeschooling itself is defined and regulated.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
- Introduced:
- December 3, 2025
- Latest action:
- March 17, 2026
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.
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