HB1246

Financial literacy education.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1246 mandates financial literacy education for adults receiving TANF or SNAP benefits.

Indiana HB1246 requires individuals aged 18 and older who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to complete a financial literacy course. The Department of Education must establish and administer this course, which must be offered at no cost and in various formats, including in-person, online, and hybrid. The course must also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and be trauma-informed and culturally responsive.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative Shackleford

Jan 5

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Education