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.
Sponsors
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IntroducedMr. Harris of North Carolina (for himself and Mrs. Miller …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that students who complete secondary education through home schooling are recognized as high school graduates for federal student aid purposes. It clarifies that home school students in settings treated as home schools or private schools under state law qualify as high school graduates.
Who Benefits and How
Home-schooled students and their families benefit by gaining clear eligibility for federal student financial aid programs (such as Pell Grants, federal student loans, and work-study programs). Home school advocacy organizations and curriculum providers may see increased interest as this removes uncertainty about college financial aid eligibility.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No significant new burdens are created by this bill. The Department of Education may need to update guidance documents and application instructions to reflect this clarification. Traditional public and private schools face no direct impact.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 484(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965
- Defines home school graduates (where treated as home school or private school under state law) as high school graduates
- Ensures eligibility for federal student financial aid programs
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Recognizes home school graduates as high school graduates for purposes of federal higher education financial aid eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Clarify eligibility rules to ensure home school students can access federal financial aid for higher education"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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
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