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GA HB674
GA HB674State Board of Education; adopt content standards for instruction in financial literacy and money management for grades four and five
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 20-2-149.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial literacy instruction and curriculum, so as to require the State Board of Education to adopt content standards for instruction in financial literacy and money management for grades four and five; to require local boards of education to provide instruction in financial literacy and money management in grades four and five; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Georgia State Board of Education to develop content standards for financial literacy and money management instruction specifically for fourth and fifth-grade students. By January 1, 2026, the State Board must create these educational standards, and starting in the 2025-2026 school year, local school boards will be mandated to provide financial literacy instruction to students in grades four and five. The instruction can be integrated into existing coursework, allowing flexibility for school districts in how they implement the new requirement. The bill aims to ensure that younger students receive early education about managing money and understanding basic financial concepts, which can help build critical financial skills at an important developmental stage. This legislation represents an effort to improve financial literacy among elementary school students by establishing a statewide framework for teaching fundamental money management principles.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Bethany Ballard (R)*,
Park Cannon (D)*,
Lydia Glaize (D)*,
Scott Hilton (R)*,
Miriam Paris (D)*,
Will Wade (R)*,
Last Action
House Education Curriculum Subcommittee (13:00:00 3/12/2025 415 CLOB) (on 03/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70975 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234441 |
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