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Education Funds Follow the Student: Expanding School Choice for Low-Income Families.

This bill redirects federal education grants (like Title I funds) to follow eligible low-income students (up to 130% of the poverty level). Parents can choose to direct these funds to a public school or deposit them into a 529 savings account for private school or home-schooling expenses. The law significantly broadens the use of 529 accounts to cover K-12 tuition, curriculum, tutoring, and educational therapies.
Key points
Federal education funding is allocated directly to the student, allowing low-income families to use the money for public, private, or home-school education.
The definition of qualified 529 expenses is expanded to include K-12 tuition, curriculum, tutoring, standardized test fees, and educational therapies for students with disabilities.
Grants deposited into 529 accounts, if misused for non-educational purposes, will be subject to a severe 100% penalty tax.
Eligibility is limited to children from households with taxable income not exceeding 130% of the federal poverty level.
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Print number: 118_S_105
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2023-01-26
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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_S_105.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal education funding is allocated directly to the student, allowing low-income families to use the money for public, private, or home-school education.
  • The definition of qualified 529 expenses is expanded to include K-12 tuition, curriculum, tutoring, standardized test fees, and educational therapies for students with disabilities.
  • Grants deposited into 529 accounts, if misused for non-educational purposes, will be subject to a severe 100% penalty tax.
  • Eligibility is limited to children from households with taxable income not exceeding 130% of the federal poverty level.
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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