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Expanded 529 Accounts: More Educational Expenses for Children

New rules allow funds from 529 savings accounts to be used for a wider range of educational expenses for children from kindergarten through 12th grade. This includes tuition, materials, tutoring, and even homeschooling. These changes provide families with greater flexibility in funding their children's education.
Key points
529 accounts can now cover tuition for public, private, and religious schools from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Funds from a 529 account can be used for curriculum materials, books, online educational materials, and exam fees.
New rules also include tutoring costs (under certain conditions) and educational therapies for students with disabilities.
Expenses related to homeschooling also qualify for 529 account funding.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_152
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Student Empowerment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_152.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 529 accounts can now cover tuition for public, private, and religious schools from kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • Funds from a 529 account can be used for curriculum materials, books, online educational materials, and exam fees.
  • New rules also include tutoring costs (under certain conditions) and educational therapies for students with disabilities.
  • Expenses related to homeschooling also qualify for 529 account funding.
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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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