Loading…
S. 3747119th Congress
Official title: Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Introduced:
Read the official bill on Congress.govS. 3747
The plain-language version leads. The official text is always the reference.
Homeschooled students who follow state rules would count as high school graduates for federal financial aid.
35-second read · 4 questions answered below
This bill would amend the Higher Education Act to add language recognizing completed homeschooling as equivalent to a high school diploma for federal financial aid purposes, provided the homeschooling meets state law requirements for a legitimate home school or private school arrangement. It creates a clearer, nationwide rule for financial aid eligibility without changing how states regulate homeschooling itself.
Homeschooled students and families applying for federal student aid like Pell Grants or federal loans, and colleges that verify educational credentials for financial aid applications.
The change would give homeschooled students a clearer, consistent way to demonstrate graduate status when applying for federal aid, reducing paperwork uncertainty that currently varies by state.
AI-drafted summary. Verify it against the official text before you act on it. Read the official bill on Congress.gov
Right now: it's on the Senate floor calendar. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.