A 8973 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires public school students to take three financial literacy courses between sixth and twelfth grades

This bill requires all public school students in grades 6-12 to complete three semester-long financial literacy courses. It directly affects every public school student in the state by mandating instruction in core topics like personal budgeting, debt management, taxes, insurance basics, and long-term financial planning. School districts must develop programs covering these specific areas, with the state education commissioner able to provide approved curriculum guidelines. The law takes effect July 1 following enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Aug 13, 2025
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George Alvarez
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