MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that would require a financial literacy class for high school students.
“What the bill’s doing with financial literacy is really providing a foundation for students, that’s going to be applicable in their lives no matter what path they take,” said DeSantis.
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“To be able to be versed in financial literacy, that is going to help you.”
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The bill will apply to students entering high school in the 20-23 20-24 school year.
Students will need a half-credit class in personal finances to graduate.
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The classes would provide the foundations for money management, understanding debt, and balancing your checkbook.