1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Apprenticeships Act . 2. Distributions from 529s for registered apprenticeship programs (a) In general Section 529(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs The term qualified higher education expenses shall include expenses for— (i) books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary in an apprenticeship program registered and certified with the Secretary of Labor under section 1 of the National Apprenticeship Act ( 29 U.S.C. 50 ), (ii) transportation in connection with such enrollment or attendance, and (iii) obtaining an industry certification (or other credential) in connection with such enrollment or attendance or in connection with the completion of such program. . (b) Treatment as enrollment at eligible educational institution Subsection (e) of section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Treatment of registered apprenticeship programs Solely for purposes of this section, the term eligible educational institution includes an entity operating an apprenticeship program registered and certified with the Secretary of Labor under section 1 of the National Apprenticeship Act ( 29 U.S.C. 50 ), and an individual participating in such a program shall be treated as enrolled in or attending an eligible educational institution. . (c) Treatment of room and board costs for participants in registered apprenticeship programs Subparagraph (B) of section 529(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Special rule for individuals participating in registered apprenticeship programs In the case of an individual who is enrolled in or attending an apprenticeship program described in subparagraph (C)(i) for any period (and who is not, but for subclause