US: bill to allow 529 funds to go towards certification programs

A bipartisan group of U.S. legislators has introduced the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, aiming to expand the permissible uses of 529 education savings accounts. Currently, these accounts are limited to expenses related to college, university, and vocational schools. The proposed legislation seeks to allow funds from 529 accounts to be used for postsecondary training programs, including skills training, credentialing, and certification programs.

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