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GA HB1114
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Yearta
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AI Summary
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Expands financial literacy graduation requirement to allow completion in grades 9-12 (previously limited to grades 11-12), with half-credit course requirement beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
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Requires grade-level appropriate financial literacy instruction for kindergarten through 8th grade starting in the 2027-2028 school year, covering topics from basic saving/spending concepts to budgeting and digital money use
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Mandates gambling risk education in high school curriculum, including instruction on probability and house advantage, addiction risks, financial consequences, and how to evaluate gambling advertising
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Prohibits public schools from partnering with, accepting donations from, or using instructional materials from any individual or entity operating a gambling enterprise
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Authorizes the Department of Education to provide technical support and optional instructional resources, provided no materials come from gambling-related entities; effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Quality Basic Education Act; allow for students in ninth and tenth grade to complete the high school graduation financial literacy course requirement
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/9/2026