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New York City Mayor to Include Financial Literacy Education in Youth and Community Development Programs
Eric Adams wants youth to know about money and saving.
Congressmen Craft Bill to Require U.S. Department of Defense Schools to Teach Financial Literacy
The DoD could join 22 states in requiring a PFL course.
Oregon Senate Bill Would Require Financial Literacy and Career Path Courses for High School Graduation
Students would get one year of building real-world skills.
National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) Calls for States to Assess Financial Literacy Knowledge
Nonprofit wants financial literacy to receive core subject rigor.
Largest School District in Maryland On Path to Require Financial Literacy Class for High School Graduation
Some school districts add PFL requirement independently.
High School Victors Crowned in Council for Economic Education’s National Personal Finance Challenge
Financial literacy competitions could engage students.
Delaware State Rep Uses Personal Experience as Educator to Push for Required PFL Class in High School
Adjunct professor Jeff Hilovsky wants students better prepared.
Minnesota Becomes Twentieth “Gold Standard” State for Personal Financial Literacy Education
Successful bill was part of major group initiative.
Congress’ Student Empowerment and Financial Literacy Act Would Provide Grants for Financial Literacy Education
Federal grants are a common tool to help school districts.
More Than Just a Class: All Georgia High School Graduates Get Financial Literacy Book
Grads should have something tangible to refer to when facing financial questions.
Maine State Senator Proposes Bill to Require PFL Class for High School Graduation
Students who have taken the elective PFL course offer high praise.
New Data Shows 70 Percent of Adults Have No Financial Education, Literacy Declining Over Past 12 Years
Over 3/5 of U.S. adults never offered financial education.