News & Updates
May 1, 2025
New Pa. law to make financial literacy education mandatory for high school students
A new state law will soon require all Pennsylvania high school students to complete a financial literacy course before graduation, with some local schools already preparing to implement these crucial life skills lessons ahead of schedule.
Mar 24, 2025
Kentucky schools required to add new financial literacy standards
A bill that would require creating financial literacy standards in Kentucky school districts, along with a course requirement for high school students, was signed into law on March 24.
Feb 27, 2025
Lawmakers move student financial literacy legislation forward
Students in the state of Mississippi may soon be required to demonstrate a level of financial literacy before being able to graduate if a bill making its way through the Legislature becomes law.
Jul 26, 2024
California to add financial literacy as a high school graduation requirement
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill into law that is poised to radically reform the state of financial literacy in California.
May 17, 2024
High school financial literacy education now mandatory in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed the House Bill 2158, introduced by Representative Dick Lowe, aims to equip students with essential financial skills before graduation.
Dec 13, 2023
Pennsylvania becomes 25th state to guarantee a personal finance course
Pennsylvania becomes the 25th state to guarantee a personal finance course for all high schoolers as of December 13th.
Dec 6, 2023
Wisconsin becomes 24th state to guarantee a personal finance course
Wisconsin becomes the 24th state on December 6th to guarantee a personal finance course for all high schoolers.
Jul 31, 2023
Oregon became the 23rd state on July 31st to guarantee a one-semester course in personal finance
Oregon became the 23rd state on July 31st to guarantee a one-semester course in personal finance
Jun 9, 2023
Louisiana became the 22nd state on June 9th to require a one semester course in personal finance
Louisiana became the 22nd state on June 9th to require a one semester course in personal finance.
Jun 7, 2023
CT bill for financial literacy requirement for high school graduates was signed
The bill CT S.B. 1165 was signed by Governor Ned Lamont on June 7 2023.
May 30, 2023
CT adopts financial literacy requirement for high school graduates
Connecticut is set to require high school students to complete a financial literacy course in order to graduate.
May 24, 2023
Minnesota became the 20th state on May 24th to require a one semester course in personal finance
Minnesota became the 20th state on May 24th to require a one semester course in personal finance
May 4, 2023
Indiana became the 19th state on May 4th to require a one semester course in personal finance
Indiana became the 19th state on May 4th to require a one semester course in personal finance.
Apr 1, 2023
West Virginia signed into law to require financial literacy course in high schools
West Virginia became 18th states to require financial literacy course in high schools.
Nov 17, 2022
Kansas and New Hampshire have both instituted a mandate to provide a personal finance course to all high school students
With the addition of Kansas and New Hampshire recently, there are now 17 states that guarantee a one semester personal finance course to all high schoolers.
Jul 15, 2022
15 states have established the assurance that every high school student will undertake a minimum of one semester of a personal finance course
Now 15 states that guarantee all their high schoolers will take at least one semester of personal finance course.
Nov 15, 2021
Online financial literacy classes are launched
Online financial literacy classes are launched by Financial Education for All.
Sep 1, 2021
Non profit organization Financial Education for All is established in New Jersey in 2021
Non profit organization Financial Education for All is established in New Jersey in 2021