U.S. Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Ease College Admissions for Homeschooled Students

A U.S. congressman has introduced federal legislation to change college admissions rules for homeschool graduates. The bill aims to prevent universities from requiring these students to obtain a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Representative from North Carolina argues the current practice is unfair. He says it creates an extra barrier for homeschoolers, who already complete equivalent coursework. The proposed law would apply to colleges that receive federal funding. It would stop them from mandating a GED or similar credential if a student submits a homeschool diploma and transcript. The congressman states his goal is to end what he calls discrimination. He believes admissions should evaluate homeschool applicants based on their individual academic records. The bill has been referred to a House committee for review. Its future depends on gaining support from other lawmakers.