Bill

Bill > H2023


MA H2023

Relative to financial literacy programs in schools


summary

Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to financial literacy programs in schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for personal financial literacy. It requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop standards and objectives on personal financial literacy, including topics such as loans, credit card debt, home ownership, saving, investing, and taxes. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to study current financial literacy programs and provide recommendations for improvement. Additionally, the Department is required to conduct a feasibility study on including personal financial literacy in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System and Curriculum Frameworks.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Accompanied S249 (on 01/19/2018)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...