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Military Education Savings Accounts: $6,000 Annually for Dependent Children's Education.

This Act establishes government-funded Military Education Savings Accounts (MESAs) providing $6,000 annually (adjusted for inflation) for children of active-duty military personnel. These funds offer military families significant financial flexibility to cover diverse educational costs, including private school tuition, tutoring, and specialized therapies, provided the child is not enrolled full-time in a public school. The deposits and qualified withdrawals are exempt from federal income tax.
Key points
Financial aid for military families: $6,000 deposited annually per eligible child for educational expenses, adjusted yearly for inflation.
Broad educational choice: Funds cover private school tuition, homeschooling materials, tutoring, therapies, college costs, and vocational training.
Tax benefits: Both the government contributions to the MESA and qualified distributions are exempt from federal income tax.
Enrollment requirement: Participation requires the child not to be enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school on a full-time basis.
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Print number: 119_S_1244
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1244.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial aid for military families: $6,000 deposited annually per eligible child for educational expenses, adjusted yearly for inflation.
  • Broad educational choice: Funds cover private school tuition, homeschooling materials, tutoring, therapies, college costs, and vocational training.
  • Tax benefits: Both the government contributions to the MESA and qualified distributions are exempt from federal income tax.
  • Enrollment requirement: Participation requires the child not to be enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school on a full-time basis.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

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 2025-12-31.

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