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FL S1820

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Dorothy Hukill

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes April 2017 as "Financial Literacy Month" in Florida
  • Urges all state residents to appreciate the importance of financial literacy in daily life and education
  • Notes that 43 states require financial literacy content in high schools, with 19 states requiring and 17 states mandating personal financial literacy courses
  • Highlights that nearly half of households in major American cities lack adequate savings to cover 3 months of basic expenses in emergencies
  • References historical development of financial literacy initiatives, including the Jump$tart Coalition (1995), National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education (1996), and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (2010)

Legislative Description

Financial Literacy Month

Last Action

Adopted

4/6/2017

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