Children Have Opportunities in Classrooms Everywhere Act

HR 463, the "Children Have Opportunities in Classrooms Everywhere Act," directs federal education funds to follow eligible low-income students to the schools they attend or into 529 education savings accounts for private or home schooling. It targets families with incomes at or below 130% of the federal poverty level, requiring parents to submit tax and enrollment details annually. Funds are distributed as tiered payments ($50-$300) based on the poverty rate in the student’s school district, with additional flat-rate support for families at or below 100% poverty. The bill also expands 529 plan uses to cover homeschooling expenses like curriculum, tutoring, and therapies, while ensuring privacy protections for collected data.