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Bill would require financial-literacy competency for college credentials, effective fall 2027
Summary
Committee advanced a bill requiring community-college and IHL students to complete a financial-literacy course or demonstrate equivalent competency before credential attainment; sponsors said the rule is flexible in delivery and would take effect in fall 2027.
The sponsor presented legislation that would require students at IHL institutions and public community colleges to complete a financial-literacy course or demonstrate equivalent competency as a condition of graduation, credential completeness, or certificate attainment. Core topics listed include budgeting, debt and credit scores, student loans and repayment options, taxes, insurance and risk management, saving and retirement planning, consumer protection and contract fraud prevention, and evaluation of employment offers.
The bill directs the IHL board and the community-college board to promulgate rules and gives institutions flexibility to deliver the content in person, online, hybrid, modular, or embedded formats; credit can be earned through exams, prior coursework, or demonstrated competency. Sponsors said the requirement would not take effect until fall 2027 to allow institutions time to plan. The committee advanced the measure by voice vote.
