S. 3747 Reported by committee Education

Home School Graduation Recognition Act

A bill 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 Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] Introduced January 29, 2026 Cosponsors 5 (5 R) Latest action March 11, 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 11, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.
  2. Mar 11, 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.
  3. Feb 26, 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  4. Jan 29, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  5. Jan 29, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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