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Home School Graduation Recognition Act

USA119th CongressHR-6392| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
Mark Harris

Mark Harris

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Home School Graduation Recognition Act, seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to formally recognize students educated in a home school setting. It specifically modifies Section 484(d) of the Act, which pertains to eligibility for federal student financial assistance. The amendment changes the subsection heading from "Who Are Not High School Graduates" to "From Non-Traditional Settings," broadening its scope. Crucially, it adds a new provision stating that a student who completes secondary education in a home school setting, recognized as such or as a private school under state law, shall be considered a high school graduate for the purposes of the Act. This change aims to ensure that home-schooled students meeting state requirements are explicitly eligible for federal student aid and other benefits under the Higher Education Act.

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Timeline
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Dec 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Dec 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 10, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.
Feb 10, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-492.
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 3, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2364-2366)
Mar 3, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6392.
Mar 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2364-2365)
Mar 3, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2364-2365)
Mar 3, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Mar 9, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Mar 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3747
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.
  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • December 11, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.


  • December 11, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 10, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.


  • February 10, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-492.


  • March 3, 2026
    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 3, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2364-2366)


  • March 3, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6392.


  • March 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2364-2365)


  • March 3, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2364-2365)


  • March 3, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 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.


  • March 9, 2026
    Received in the Senate.


  • March 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3747
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-3747: Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Elementary and secondary education

Home School Graduation Recognition Act

USA119th CongressHR-6392| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
This bill, titled the Home School Graduation Recognition Act, seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to formally recognize students educated in a home school setting. It specifically modifies Section 484(d) of the Act, which pertains to eligibility for federal student financial assistance. The amendment changes the subsection heading from "Who Are Not High School Graduates" to "From Non-Traditional Settings," broadening its scope. Crucially, it adds a new provision stating that a student who completes secondary education in a home school setting, recognized as such or as a private school under state law, shall be considered a high school graduate for the purposes of the Act. This change aims to ensure that home-schooled students meeting state requirements are explicitly eligible for federal student aid and other benefits under the Higher Education Act.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

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Timeline
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Dec 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Dec 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 10, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.
Feb 10, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-492.
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 3, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2364-2366)
Mar 3, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6392.
Mar 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2364-2365)
Mar 3, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2364-2365)
Mar 3, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Mar 9, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Mar 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3747
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.
  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • December 11, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.


  • December 11, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 10, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.


  • February 10, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-492.


  • March 3, 2026
    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 3, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2364-2366)


  • March 3, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6392.


  • March 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2364-2365)


  • March 3, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2364-2365)


  • March 3, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 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.


  • March 9, 2026
    Received in the Senate.


  • March 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3747
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.
Mark Harris

Mark Harris

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-3747: Home School Graduation Recognition Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Elementary and secondary education