H.R. 6392 Passed the House Education

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] Introduced December 3, 2025 Cosponsors 9 (8 R, 1 I) Latest action March 17, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 17, 2026 Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.
  2. Mar 9, 2026 Received in the Senate.
  3. Mar 5, 2026 Mr. Walberg asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be directed to make the correction to the engrossment of H.R. 6392 that has been placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
  4. Mar 3, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Mar 3, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2364-2365)
  6. Mar 3, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6392.
  7. Mar 3, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2364-2366)
  8. Mar 3, 2026 Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  9. Feb 10, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.
  10. Feb 10, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-492.
  11. Dec 11, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
  12. Dec 11, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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