Student Empowerment Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Student Empowerment Act expands the use of tax-free 529 savings plans to cover a wider range of educational expenses. Currently, these plans primarily cover higher education costs. This bill allows 529 plans to be used for tuition, curriculum materials, books, online learning, tutoring, testing fees, dual enrollment, and educational therapies for students with disabilities, including those received through homeschooling. This aims to provide greater flexibility and support for families in funding their children’s education.
Key provisions
- Allows 529 plan distributions to cover elementary and secondary school tuition.
- Includes curriculum and curricular materials as eligible expenses.
- Covers books and other instructional materials.
- Permits use of 529 plans for online educational materials.
- Allows for tuition reimbursement for tutoring and educational classes outside the home.
- Includes fees for standardized tests and dual enrollment programs.
- Extends coverage to educational therapies for students with disabilities.
- Applies these changes to homeschooling expenses as well.
Who is affected
- Parents and families of elementary and secondary school students
- Homeschool families
- Educational institutions (public, private, and religious)
- 529 plan providers
- Students with disabilities
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