Bill Positions

Bill Number: SB 1060

Bill Title: State Department of Education - Personal Financial Literacy State Curriculum

Bill Sponsor(s): Sens. Muse, Harrington & Raskin

Subject: Miscellaneous

Committee: SRU

Bill Summary: This bill would have required each county school superintendent to annually certify to the State Superintendent of Schools that the Personal Financial Literacy Curriculum is being taught in the county. The State Department of Education would have been required to monitor implementation of the curriculum and annually report to the Governor and General Assembly.

History: In 2010 SB 1060 died in the Rules Committee.

Chamber Position: Support

Position Summary: It is important that young adults have financial literacy skills in order to successfully cope with credit, debt, and household finances.

Position Statement:

Chamber Staff: Ronald Wineholt

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.