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Senate Education Committee approves amendment to HB 1192 to embed financial literacy in required courses; bill sent to Appropriations
Summary
The Senate Education Committee approved amendment L23 to House Bill 1192, which requires schools to teach financial literacy within a required high‑school course rather than as a separate class. The committee voted 5–2 to send the amended bill to the Committee on Appropriations after clarifying implementation and FAFSA opt‑out tracking will not require forms.
The Senate Education Committee approved an amendment to House Bill 1192 on a 5–2 vote that requires financial literacy instruction to be taught as part of an existing required high‑school course rather than mandating a standalone class.
Senator Bridges, the amendment sponsor, described L23 as a compromise that preserves local control while ensuring students receive instruction. "I think we have reached a fantastic compromise that does not require a…
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