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Senate education panel approves amendment to require financial literacy inside existing high‑school courses
Summary
The Senate Education Committee voted 5-2 to adopt an amendment to House Bill 1192 that requires financial literacy instruction to be taught within an existing required high‑school course rather than as a separate class; the bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The Senate Education Committee voted 5-2 to adopt an amendment to House Bill 1192 that requires high‑school students be taught financial literacy as part of an existing required course, the committee recorded during its meeting.
Committee members and supporters said the amendment preserves local flexibility while ensuring students receive financial education. Opponents said they worried the language still functions as a graduation requirement and could be difficult for small or rural schools to schedule.
Senator Bridal said the change represents a compromise: "we have reached a fantastic compromise that does not require a separate course for financial…
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