Student 529 account funding.
Summary
Provides that when a person who receives Medicaid has a child born after December 31, 2023, the treasurer of state (treasurer) shall open a college choice 529 education savings plan (529 plan) in the child's name and make a deposit of $250 into the account. Provides that if the student completes one or more age appropriate career exploration activities as determined by the state board of education, and if the child's parent makes certain contributions to the 529 plan, the treasurer shall continue to make intermittent deposits into the 529 plan throughout the child's kindergarten through grade 12 education. Provides that contributions made by a parent to a 529 plan are eligible for a credit against a taxpayer's adjusted gross income. Provides that a parent making a contribution to a 529 plan shall report the contribution to the treasurer. Provides that if a parent contributes volunteer hours to the child's school in lieu of making a contribution to a 529 plan, the child's school shall report the contribution of volunteer hours to the treasurer. Provides that a person in attendance at a live birth shall report to the local health officer whether or not the mother is receiving Medicaid and advise the mother that a 529 plan is being established. Provides that the treasurer shall provide all relevant information to a parent receiving Medicaid regarding the 529 plan contribution program available to a parent receiving Medicaid.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2023
Last action Jan 19, 2023
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Behning
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Goodrich
RRepublican
Co
Jake Teshka
RRepublican
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