Home School Graduation Recognition Act

The Home School Graduation Recognition Act aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the legal status of students who complete their secondary education in a home school setting. Currently, some federal provisions categorize these students under a heading for those "who are not high school graduates." This bill proposes to replace that language with a more inclusive heading, "from non-traditional settings," and explicitly states that any student who completes a home school program recognized by state law shall be considered a high school graduate for federal purposes.

If enacted, the bill would primarily impact how homeschooled students access federal student aid, such as Pell Grants and federal student loans. By establishing a clear federal definition, the legislation seeks to prevent colleges and trade schools from requiring additional testing or excessive documentation that traditional high school graduates do not have to provide. The goal is to ensure that homeschooled students are treated with the same recognition as their peers in traditional public or private schools during the college admissions and financial aid processes.