New York A03581 mandates financial literacy courses for high school students, covering budgeting, interest rates, and insurance.

New York A03581 requires all public school students in grades nine through twelve to take a financial literacy course. This course must include topics such as budgeting, interest rates, borrowing, insurance policies, and retirement planning. Students must pass this course to graduate, except for those with disabilities. The course can be fulfilled by existing financial management courses, updated to meet state standards. The commissioner will assist local school boards in developing and maintaining these curricula.

New York A03581 mandates financial literacy courses for high school students, covering budgeting, interest rates, and insurance.

New York A03581 requires all public school students in grades nine through twelve to take a financial literacy course. This course must include topics such as budgeting, interest rates, borrowing, insurance policies, and retirement planning. Students must pass this course to graduate, except for those with disabilities. The course can be fulfilled by existing financial management courses, updated to meet state standards. The commissioner will assist local school boards in developing and maintaining these curricula.