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Education Funds Follow Student: Support for Lower-Income Families

This bill aims to redirect federal education funds directly to students from lower-income households, regardless of whether they attend public, private, or are homeschooled. Parents will be able to use these funds for tuition, educational materials, and other qualified learning expenses, potentially increasing their educational choices for their children.
Key points
Federal education funds will be directly allocated to 529 savings accounts for children from households with incomes up to 130% of the poverty level.
Funds can be used for tuition, educational materials, tutoring, and other qualified expenses for public, private, or homeschool education.
A 100% additional tax is imposed on grants not used for educational purposes to prevent misuse.
Parents must submit an annual application with income and child's details to receive assistance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_463
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Process start date: 2023-01-24
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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 118_HR_463.

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 2023-01-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal education funds will be directly allocated to 529 savings accounts for children from households with incomes up to 130% of the poverty level.
  • Funds can be used for tuition, educational materials, tutoring, and other qualified expenses for public, private, or homeschool education.
  • A 100% additional tax is imposed on grants not used for educational purposes to prevent misuse.
  • Parents must submit an annual application with income and child's details to receive assistance.
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 2025-12-25.

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