H 46 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act requiring financial education in schools

This bill requires schools to provide financial education as part of their curriculum, directly affecting students in public schools. It adopts recommendations from the Department of the State Treasurer (specifically referenced from House No. 35) regarding basic money management topics. The key provision mandates that schools integrate financial literacy content into their teaching, though the abstract does not specify exact grade levels, curriculum details, or implementation timelines. The bill focuses on establishing this educational requirement without detailing enforcement mechanisms or funding sources.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 4, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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