Military Child Educational Freedom Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 539

Military Child Educational Freedom Act

This bill modifies the requirements for tax-exempt Coverdell education savings accounts to permit members of the Armed Forces serving on extended active duty or their spouses to use the accounts for certain education expenses incurred in connection with a home school that provides elementary or secondary education. The home school must be treated under state law as a home school or a private school.

Current Status of Bill HR 539

Bill HR 539 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2023. Bill HR 539 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 26, 2023.  Bill HR 539's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 539

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 539

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 539

Military Child Educational Freedom ActMilitary Child Educational Freedom ActTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand school choice opportunities for children of active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States.
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