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H.R. 6392 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
10 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 9 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Harris, Mark (R-NC) (Introduced 12/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.83 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 10 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Education and Workforce Committee; House - Education and Workforce Committee; House - Education and Workforce Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/17/2026 Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (02/10/2026)
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.
119 HR 6392 EH: Home School Graduation Recognition Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 6392
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Home School Graduation Recognition Act.
2.Recognizing home school graduates as high school graduatesSection 484(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(d)) is amended— (1)in the heading of such subsection, by striking Who Are Not High School Graduates and inserting From Non-Traditional Settings; and (2)by adding at the end the following: (3)High school graduateFor purposes of this title, a student who has completed a secondary school education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under State law shall be considered a high school graduate.. Passed the House of Representatives March 3, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 6392 IH: Home School Graduation Recognition Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 6392IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 3, 2025Mr. Harris of North Carolina (for himself and Mrs. Miller of Illinois) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and WorkforceA BILLTo 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Home School Graduation Recognition Act.2.Recognizing Home School GraduatesSection 484(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(d)) is amended—(1)in the heading of such subsection, by striking Who Are Not High School Graduates and inserting From Non-Traditional Settings; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(3)High school graduateFor purposes of this Act, a student who has completed a secondary school education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under State law shall be considered a high school graduate..
119 HR 6392 PCS: Home School Graduation Recognition Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 358119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6392IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 9, 2026ReceivedMarch 17, 2026Read twice and placed on the calendarAN ACTTo 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Home School Graduation Recognition Act.2.Recognizing home school graduates as high school graduatesSection 484(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(d)) is amended—(1)in the heading of such subsection, by striking Who Are Not High School Graduates and inserting From Non-Traditional Settings; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(3)High school graduateFor purposes of this title, a student who has completed a secondary school education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under State law shall be considered a high school graduate..Passed the House of Representatives March 3, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.March 17, 2026Read twice and placed on the calendar
119 HR 6392 RH: Home School Graduation Recognition Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 419119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6392[Report No. 119–492]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 3, 2025Mr. Harris of North Carolina (for himself and Mrs. Miller of Illinois) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and WorkforceFebruary 10, 2026Additional sponsors: Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Steube, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Fine, Mr. Kiley of California, Mr. Evans of Colorado, Mrs. Houchin, and Mr. McGuireFebruary 10, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on December 3, 2025A BILLTo 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Home School Graduation Recognition Act.2.Recognizing home school graduates as high school graduatesSection 484(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(d)) is amended—(1)in the heading of such subsection, by striking Who Are Not High School Graduates and inserting From Non-Traditional Settings; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(3)High school graduateFor purposes of this Act, a student who has completed a secondary school education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under State law shall be considered a high school graduate..February 10, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 12/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 12/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. |
| 12/11/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 12/11/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0. |
| 02/10/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-492. |
| 02/10/2026 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-492. |
| 02/10/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419. |
| 03/03/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 03/03/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2364-2366) |
| 03/03/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6392. |
| 03/03/2026 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 03/03/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2364-2365) |
| 03/03/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/05/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 03/09/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate. |
| 03/17/2026 | Senate | Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text | Home School Graduation Recognition Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Home School Graduation Recognition Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Home School Graduation Recognition Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Home School Graduation Recognition Act |
| Display Title | Home School Graduation Recognition Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Education and Workforce Committee | 02/10/2026 Reported By |
| House - Education and Workforce Committee | 12/11/2025 Markup By |
| House - Education and Workforce Committee | 12/03/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Education
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