U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered remarks at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, which he chairs, stating his desire “to improve financial literacy and education for all Americans in partnership with private and non-profit sector partners.”
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NAIFA Supports Policies to Promote Meaningful Financial Education and Security
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Topics: Financial Literacy Federal Advocacy Promoting Financial Security
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May Brings Financial Literacy Wins!
NAIFA is celebrating major legislative victories in Alabama, Indiana, Montana, and Minnesota. In the month of May, these four states have passed legislation that will mandate the completion of a semester-long personal finance course to successfully fulfill high school graduation requirements. There are now 23 total states that have similar measures.
Topics: State Advocacy Financial Literacy Alabama Promoting Financial Security Indiana Minnesota Montana
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West Virginia Adds Financial Literacy to High School Graduation Coursework Requirements
The NAIFA state legislative wins continue! This time it’s NAIFA-West Virginia that is celebrating being the 19th state to adopt financial literacy coursework as a requirement for high school graduation. HB 3113 was signed into law by Governor Jim Justice on March 23, 2023. NAIFA-West Virginia worked closely with the West Virginia Education Association to advocate for the bill in both chambers.
