New York S01272 mandates financial management education for students in grades four through eight.

New York S01272 amends the education law to require all school districts to provide financial management instruction for students in grades four through eight. This includes basic financial literacy, decision-making, budgeting, savings, credit, debt, insurance, investment, and personal financial responsibility. The commissioner will establish and define the financial management program in regulations, and may offer model curriculum and resources online. The bill takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.

New York S01272 mandates financial management education for students in grades four through eight.

New York S01272 amends the education law to require all school districts to provide financial management instruction for students in grades four through eight. This includes basic financial literacy, decision-making, budgeting, savings, credit, debt, insurance, investment, and personal financial responsibility. The commissioner will establish and define the financial management program in regulations, and may offer model curriculum and resources online. The bill takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.