
Key 529 Plan Updates from the OBBBA (Effective July 4, 2025)
The good news is that each new tax bill continues to bring greater flexibility and enhancements to 529 plans. Recent legislative changes have expanded the definition of qualified education expenses. Offering families more options for how they use these tax-advantages accounts. For elementary and secondary education, eligible expenses now include not only tuition, but also curriculum and instructional materials (such as books or online courses), tutoring by licensed or expert instructors, dual‑enrollment fees, standardized test (e.g. SAT/ACT) fees, and educational therapies for students with disabilities. These changes make 529 plans more versatile than ever for meeting a wide range of educational needs.