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NM HB163

NM HB163
School Financial Management Classes


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Introduced
01/25/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
03/06/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; ALLOWING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TO COUNT AS AN ELECTIVE IN SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADES; AMENDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS; REQUIRING ONE-HALF UNIT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO GRADUATION.

AI Summary

This bill allows financial management to count as an elective in sixth through eighth grades and requires one-half unit of financial management prior to graduation for students entering the ninth grade in the 2021-2022 school year. The bill also amends graduation requirements to include the financial management course, which will cover topics like budgets, checking and savings accounts, credit, interest, and the costs of borrowing.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 03/12/2021)

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