Home School Graduation Recognition Act

House Bill

H.R. 6392

119th Congress

Home School Graduation Recognition Act

Received in the Senate.

Introduced:Mar 9, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Harris

R - NC

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Education

Summary

The Home School Graduation Recognition Act would require the federal government to formally recognize high school diplomas issued by homeschool programs on equal footing with traditional public and private school diplomas. This bill aims to ensure homeschooled students aren't discriminated against when applying for federal jobs, military service, or federally-funded programs that require a high school diploma.

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Received in the Senate.

Introduced3/9/2026

StatusReceived in the Senate.

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Home School Graduation Recognition Act

The Home School Graduation Recognition Act would require the federal government to formally recognize high school diplomas issued by homeschool programs on equal footing with traditional public and private school diplomas. This bill aims to ensure homeschooled

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The Home School Graduation Recognition Act would require the federal government to formally recognize high school diplomas issued by homeschool programs on equal footing with traditional public and private school diplomas. This bill aims to ensure homeschooled students aren't discriminated against when applying for federal jobs, military service, or federally-funded programs that require a high school diploma.

Bill Number: 6392
Introduced: 3/9/2026
Status: Received in the Senate.
Policy Area: Education

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Title: Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Bill Number: 6392
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Received in the Senate.
Introduced: 3/9/2026
Summary: The Home School Graduation Recognition Act would require the federal government to formally recognize high school diplomas issued by homeschool programs on equal footing with traditional public and private school diplomas. This bill aims to ensure homeschooled students aren't discriminated against w

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Home School Graduation Recognition Act would require the federal government to formally recognize high school diplomas issued by homeschool programs on equal footing with traditional public and private school diplomas. This bill aims to ensure homeschooled students aren't discriminated against when applying for federal jobs, military service, or federally-funded programs that require a high school diploma.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Mandates federal recognition of homeschool diplomas as equivalent to traditional high school diplomas for all federal purposes
Would eliminate barriers homeschooled students currently face when applying for federal employment, military enlistment, and federal education programs
Affects approximately 2-3 million homeschooled students nationwide who may encounter diploma recognition issues
Does not change state-level homeschool requirements or standards, only federal government's acceptance of homeschool credentials

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit homeschooled students and their families by removing potential obstacles to federal opportunities that require proof of high school graduation. Young adults educated at home would have clearer pathways to join the military, work for federal agencies, or participate in federal programs like job training initiatives without their educational credentials being questioned or rejected at the federal level.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6392, 119th Congress (2026). "Home School Graduation Recognition Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6392

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