Exemption from gross income for scholarships for qualified elementary or secondary education expenses of eligible students

(a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before section 140 the following new section: 139J. Scholarships for qualified elementary or secondary education expenses of eligible students (a) In general In the case of an individual, gross income shall not include any amounts provided to any dependent of such individual pursuant to a scholarship for qualified elementary or secondary education expenses of an eligible student which is provided by a scholarship granting organization. (b) Definitions In this section, the terms qualified elementary or secondary education expense, eligible student, and scholarship granting organization have the same meaning given such terms under section 25F(c).. (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 140 the following new item: Sec. 139J. Scholarships for qualified elementary or secondary education expenses of eligible students.. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received after December 31, 2024, in taxable years ending after such date.