Board adopts resolution to add financial literacy touchpoints in district by grades 4 and 8
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Rutherford County Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution encouraging the inclusion of age‑appropriate financial literacy instruction by the end of fourth and eighth grade, aligning district practice with the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission's recommendations.
The Rutherford County Board of Education voted to adopt a resolution supporting expanded financial literacy instruction in earlier grades, encouraging at least one financial literacy touchpoint by the end of fourth grade and again by the end of eighth grade.
Speaker 4 read the resolution and explained it builds on the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission’s materials and the Tennessee Financial Wellness Scorecard. Speaker 5 described the rationale, saying the county’s homeownership levels and affordability concerns make early financial education important: “affordability begins with financial literacy,” Speaker 5 said. The board approved the resolution by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
The resolution urges schools and educators to identify age‑appropriate lessons that align with local curriculum goals, participate in professional development offered by the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission, and share implementation strategies across schools. The motion carried with no amendments recorded.
Next steps: schools will be encouraged to review TNFLC resources and consider integrating confirmed touchpoints by the specified grade levels.