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LA HB52

LA HB52
Provides relative to required instruction in financial literacy for high school students (EN NO IMPACT See Note)


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Introduced
03/11/2025
In Committee
05/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
Passed
06/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enact R.S. 17:270(B)(2)(n), relative to curricula; to add an instructional requirement in the high school financial literacy course; to provide for applicability; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill adds a new requirement to Louisiana's high school financial literacy course, mandating that instruction include information about scholarships, grants, and other financial opportunities to pay for postsecondary education. Specifically, the bill amends existing law by inserting a new subsection into the curriculum requirements for the financial literacy course, ensuring that students will learn about various ways to finance their higher education. The new instructional requirement will be initially implemented in the 2025-2026 school year, giving schools time to update their curriculum and teaching materials. By requiring this additional content, the bill aims to help high school students better understand the financial resources available to them for pursuing education beyond high school, potentially increasing their awareness of and access to educational funding opportunities.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2025. (on 06/04/2025)

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