MI HR0072

Declares April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month in Michigan to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education

References Michigan's 2022 law (PA 105) requiring a stand-alone financial literacy course for high school graduation

Cites National Foundation for Credit Counseling data showing 13% of U.S. adults struggle to pay monthly bills and 11% missed at least one credit card or loan payment in the past year

Recognizes collaboration among financial institutions, non-profits, government entities, schools, and libraries in providing financial literacy programming

Calls on parents, schools, businesses, financial institutions, community organizations, and government units to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities