Rock Hill Schools adopts Ramsey Solutions personal-finance textbook, board says digital access will be provided by state
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Trustees approved adoption of the high-school personal finance textbook (Ramsey Solutions); the state covers digital access, physical consumable copies cost $5 each and trustees discussed budgeting or foundation support for students who cannot afford printed copies.
The Rock Hill Schools board voted Dec. 9 to adopt the Ramsey Solutions personal finance textbook for high school personal-finance courses.
Lisha Johnson told trustees the state will provide digital access for students; physical consumable copies are not included and, if the district chooses to provide printed copies, the vendor charges about $5 per student per textbook. Board members raised equity concerns about students who lack reliable internet access and asked whether the district or local partners could subsidize printed copies for families in need.
Trustee discussion emphasized that many families in parts of the district lack home internet access and that a small per-student print cost could be a barrier. Board members suggested the district explore foundation funding or identify budget resources to purchase limited printed copies for students who need them. When put to a vote, the motion to adopt the textbook passed 4–0.
Officials said the state’s digital-access model means students can begin using the materials immediately and the district will consider funding for printed copies during budget planning.