An Act relative to financial literacy
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve financial literacy across Massachusetts by requiring financial education in schools and establishing a financial literacy task force. The task force will be responsible for developing and implementing financial literacy programs for students and adults. The bill also seeks to promote financial education through public awareness campaigns and resources. Ultimately, the goal is to empower residents with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions.
Key provisions
- Requires financial literacy education in public schools.
- Establishes a Financial Literacy Task Force.
- The Task Force will develop and implement financial literacy programs.
- Promotes financial education through public awareness campaigns.
- Provides resources to support financial literacy initiatives.
- Focuses on educating students and adults.
- Addresses various financial literacy topics.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts public schools
- Adult residents of Massachusetts
- Families in Massachusetts
- The Financial Literacy Task Force
- Educational institutions
Notable changes
- Introduces a statewide financial literacy initiative.
- Creates a dedicated task force to oversee program development.
- Expands financial education beyond existing programs.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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