H.R. 17 Summary

• Urges the Department of Education to include financial literacy instruction within the existing personal transition plan course requirement for all students.

• Identifies the lack of financial literacy education as a significant barrier to students' future financial prosperity and stability.

• Notes that while the Department of Education offers a financial literacy elective course, it is not required for all students.

• Urges the Department of Education to ensure consistency in financial literacy course content across all Department of Education high schools.

• Requires certified copies of the resolution be sent to the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education.