Announcement: Eldridge Pushing to Add Financial Literacy to Curriculum

Financial literacy legislation sponsored by State Senator Jamie Eldridge was heard by the Joint Committee on Education earlier today. Senate Bill 204, “An Act Relative to Financial Literacy in Schools,” would require that personal financial literacy added to school curriculum.

“Today’s youth are bombarded with a multitude of financial options and responsibilities at an increasingly young age, yet many are ill-equipped to make informed decisions about financial matters," said Eldridge. "By teaching children the financial education basics in school, we will help them make educated financial decisions in the future, preventing future bankruptcies, foreclosures, and unmanageable debt. » Announcement: Eldridge Pushing to Add Financial Literacy to Curriculum