Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Sponsored By: Senator Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
In Committee
Summary
Recognizes home-schooled students as high school graduates for federal higher education purposes. This bill would amend Section 484(d) of the Higher Education Act to treat students who complete secondary education in a home school setting that state law treats as a home or private school as high school graduates for programs and benefits under this title, widening who can qualify for HEA assistance.
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Home-schooled students count as graduates
If enacted, the bill would treat students who completed secondary education at home as high school graduates for Title IV federal student aid. It would apply only when State law treats the home school like a home school or private school. This would expand who can apply for federal grants, loans, and work-study. The change would take effect upon enactment and has no sunset date.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 1/29/2026
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
WY • R
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 2/25/2026
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 2/26/2026
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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