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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to financial literacy in schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve financial literacy in schools in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop and implement standards and objectives on personal financial literacy for grades pre-kindergarten to 12. The standards and objectives will cover topics such as loans, credit card debt, saving and investing, and taxes. The Department is also required to provide resources and professional development support to schools to help them implement the financial literacy curriculum. Additionally, the bill establishes an advisory committee to study existing financial literacy programs in the state and provide recommendations on best practices and improvements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2343 (on 03/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S249 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S249.pdf |
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