New York A00096 mandates financial management education for students in grades four through eight.

New York A00096 amends the education law to require all school districts to offer financial management courses for students in grades four through eight. These courses will cover topics such as financial literacy, budgeting, savings, credit, debt, insurance, investment, and personal financial responsibility. The commissioner will establish and define the financial management program in regulations, and provide technical assistance for curriculum development. The bill takes effect on July 1 of the year following its enactment.

New York A00096 mandates financial management education for students in grades four through eight.

New York A00096 amends the education law to require all school districts to offer financial management courses for students in grades four through eight. These courses will cover topics such as financial literacy, budgeting, savings, credit, debt, insurance, investment, and personal financial responsibility. The commissioner will establish and define the financial management program in regulations, and provide technical assistance for curriculum development. The bill takes effect on July 1 of the year following its enactment.