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Committee backs creation of Arkansas Financial Education Commission to coordinate statewide literacy efforts

EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE · March 31, 2021
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Summary

Lawmakers advanced a bill to establish an Arkansas Financial Education Commission housed in the Treasurer’s office to coordinate curriculum, outreach and programs on financial literacy; sponsor emphasized representation to reach diverse populations and the Treasurer’s office provided support.

The Senate Education Committee approved legislation to create an Arkansas Financial Education Commission to coordinate financial literacy curriculum, outreach and programming statewide.

Sponsor said the commission would bring bankers, educators and other financial professionals…

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