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Education Funds Follow Student: Support for Low-Income Families

This bill aims to redirect federal education funds directly to students, especially those from lower-income households. Parents will be able to use these funds for education in public, private, or home schools, providing greater flexibility in choosing their children's educational path. The changes also expand the uses of 529 education savings accounts for a broader range of educational expenses.
Key points
Federal education funds will be allocated directly to the student, not just to public schools.
Lower-income families (up to 130% of the poverty level) may receive financial support for their children's education.
Funds can be used for tuition, educational materials, tutoring, tests, and therapies for children with disabilities, in public, private, or home school settings.
A higher penalty (100% instead of 10%) is introduced for using these specific funds for non-educational purposes.
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Print number: 117_HR_3704
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Process start date: 2021-06-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Children Have Opportunities in Classrooms Everywhere Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3704.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal education funds will be allocated directly to the student, not just to public schools.
  • Lower-income families (up to 130% of the poverty level) may receive financial support for their children's education.
  • Funds can be used for tuition, educational materials, tutoring, tests, and therapies for children with disabilities, in public, private, or home school settings.
  • A higher penalty (100% instead of 10%) is introduced for using these specific funds for non-educational purposes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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