Bill Positions

Bill Number: SB 264

Bill Title: State Department of Education - Personal Financial Literacy State Curriculum

Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Muse , et al.

Subject: Miscellaneous

Committee: EHE

Bill Summary: This bill would have required each county superintendent of schools to annually certify to the State Superintendent of Schools that the Personal Financial Literacy State Curriculum was being taught in the county.

History: In 2010 SB 264 passed the Senate, but died without a vote in the Ways & Means Committee.

Chamber Position: Support

Position Summary: It is important that young adults have financial literacy skills in order to successfully cope with credit, debt, and household finances.

Position Statement: To view the Chamber's complete position statement, click here (pdf).

Chamber Staff: Ronald Wineholt

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.