S.421

Requiring financial education in schools

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S421 mandates financial education in schools and establishes a trust fund for related programs.

Massachusetts S421 requires financial education in schools, covering topics like loans, credit, investments, and emerging technologies. The bill establishes the Financial Literacy Trust Fund, administered by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education, to support financial literacy programs. Funds can be used for curriculum development and educator training, with priority given to underserved communities. The commissioner must report annually on fund activities, including sources of funds, expenditures, and program impacts.

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Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

History

Jul 30

Senate

Accompanied a study order, see S3238

Jul 2

Senate

Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

Sep 2, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium