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NY A02298
NY A02298Requires high schools in grades nine through twelve to provide a course in financial literacy; requires students to complete such course as a condition of graduation.
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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring high schools to provide a course in financial literacy and requiring students to complete such course as a condition of graduation
AI Summary
This bill requires high schools in grades nine through twelve to provide a course in financial literacy, and students must complete this course as a condition of graduation. The financial literacy course will cover topics such as personal budgeting, taxes, savings and investments, debt management, credit cards and scores, and the benefits and drawbacks of renting or purchasing a home or automobile. The course will be taught on a pass/fail basis and will not affect the student's grade point average. This requirement does not apply to students with disabilities if it is not specifically included in their individual education plan.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (22)
Jonathan Jacobson (D)*,
Chris Burdick (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
John McDonald (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/03/2024)
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