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GA HB681

GA HB681
Education; course of study in financial literacy for students in tenth or eleventh grade; provide

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Introduced
03/01/2021
In Committee
03/30/2022
Crossed Over
03/08/2021
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Quality Basic Education Act, so as to provide for a mandatory course of instruction in financial literacy for students in eleventh or twelfth grade; to require the State Board of Education to establish content standards for such course; to allow for such course to count toward a mathematics, social studies, or elective unit of credit requirement for graduation; to require the Professional Standards Commission to establish appropriate requirements and procedures to provide for qualifications for teachers of such course; to provide for a financial literacy endorsement by the Professional Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the Quality Basic Education Act in Georgia to require all students in 11th or 12th grade to complete a half-credit course in financial literacy, which would count towards a mathematics, social studies, or elective unit of credit for graduation. The State Board of Education would be required to establish content standards for this course, and the Professional Standards Commission would be tasked with setting appropriate requirements and procedures to ensure that educators are qualified to teach financial literacy, including creating a financial literacy endorsement.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (on 04/04/2022)

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