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
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Aug 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
George Alvarez
DDemocratic
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