A New Tool for Growth: Associations and the Future of 529-Eligible Learning
Date postedJanuary 20, 2026
📖This article originally appeared in the 2025 Fall edition of Impact magazine.
The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, now part of Public Law 119-21, signed into law on July 4, 2025, expands the allowable uses of Section 529 education savings plans to include expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials—such as certification exam fees, required continuing education, tuition, books, and supplies (The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, 2025).