Please allow homeschool families to use their 529 education savings accounts toward educational expenses, up to $10,000 per child per year. This proposal does not ask for any involvement or money from the government, simply the ability to spend 529 funds on qualified educational expenses without penalty.
President Trump mentioned something similar during his campaign, and it was a surprising acknowledgement of homeschool families and a welcomed policy idea for some.
Homeschool families incur many costs which publicly-schooled families do not. Often this means providing children with additional classes, experiences and supplies while living on one income. The following are examples of homeschool expenses which should be covered under this policy, at a minimum:
-Curricula, textbooks, teaching aids and testing costs
-Tutoring for dyslexia and similar learning challenges
-Art classes and supplies
-Music instruction and insturment rental/purchase
-Foreign language instruction, in-person or online
-Phy-ed costs (homeschool sports or rec center use)
What expenses would the community like to see included, and what issues should be considered?
