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CT SB00319

Bill

Status

Passed

6/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Banking Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • State Board of Education shall make available curriculum materials to help local and regional boards develop financial literacy instructional programs, effective October 1, 2015

  • Personal financial management curriculum must include financial literacy as developed in a statewide plan, along with topics on banking, investing, savings, personal finance matters, and credit/debit card usage

  • Department of Education, Board of Regents for Higher Education, and Board of Trustees for University of Connecticut shall develop a financial literacy instruction plan in consultation with the Department of Banking

  • High school students must receive financial literacy instruction during their final year, and constituent unit students no later than completion of their second semester

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Financial Literacy Education.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/23/2015

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement4/22/2015
Education4/8/2015
Banking1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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