Aviation Workforce Development Act

Summary#

The bill would let funds from qualified tuition programs, such as 529 plans, be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. The courses must be taught at schools meeting the bill’s stated federal requirements. The change would apply to distributions made after the bill becomes law.

What it means for you#

A designated beneficiary could use qualified tuition program funds for required expenses at an eligible aviation maintenance or commercial pilot course. The bill is currently referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Expenses#

The bill does not provide a cost estimate. It identifies tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment as eligible expenses for the covered courses.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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