Bill > S1530

This bill introduces the Smart Living Curriculum Act, which mandates a new two-course program for Florida students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Students in 8th grade and high school will be required to take these stand-alone Smart Living courses, which are designed to prepare students for adult life after graduation. The curriculum will cover a wide range of practical skills, including financial literacy (such as creating budgets, understanding credit, managing debt, and filing taxes), personal future planning (career exploration, resume writing, scholarship applications), critical thinking, practical life skills (like car maintenance and home repairs), and even cursive writing. Additionally, the bill requires students entering 9th grade in 2026-2027 and thereafter to earn one credit in Smart Living as part of their standard high school diploma requirements, reducing the number of elective credits from seven and a half to six and a half. The bill aims to equip students with essential real-world knowledge and skills to help them successfully transition into adulthood, covering topics that are typically not comprehensively addressed in traditional academic coursework.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1530