TX
Texas House Bill HB2662

Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas House Bill HB2662

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 

Caption

Relating to a personal financial literacy credit for high school programs.

Impact

The implementation of HB 2662 is expected to have a wide-ranging impact on Texas's educational standards and practices. By making personal finance education a formal part of the curriculum, the bill promotes essential life skills among students, aiming to reduce financial illiteracy. This move aligns with similar initiatives across the nation, indicating a growing recognition of the need for comprehensive education on personal finance in high schools. The legislation sets a precedent that could influence future educational reforms, particularly regarding subjects deemed critical for student success.

Summary

House Bill 2662 introduces a personal financial literacy credit as a formal requirement within high school education across Texas. The bill amends the Education Code to mandate that each school district offering grades K-12 must include personal financial literacy in their required curriculum. The content of this literacy program includes essential topics such as methods of paying for college and other postsecondary training, aiming to better prepare students for real-world financial decisions upon graduation. The objective is to enhance students' understanding of managing finances, which is increasingly important in today's complex financial landscape.

Contention

While supporters of HB 2662 laud the initiative for addressing a key gap in the education system, some critics may express concerns about the effectiveness and delivery of such programs. Questions arise regarding the resources and training required for educators to effectively teach financial literacy. Additionally, there may be discussions about the content of the curriculum and whether it adequately covers the diverse financial topics that students need to know. Balancing the curriculum with existing educational requirements could also be a point of contention, especially among school districts facing budgetary constraints.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4342

Relating to courses in personal finance literacy and economics for high school students in public schools.

TX SB2137

Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to offer an undergraduate course in financial literacy and soft skills.

TX SB2539

Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.

TX HB8

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

TX HB2976

Relating to an elective course on firearms safety for public high school students and the designation of August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

TX HB4691

Relating to public school accountability, including performance standards and sanctions and public high school graduation requirements.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX HB681

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX SB1861

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX HB4530

Relating to instruction in human trafficking awareness in public schools.

Similar Bills

TX SB6

Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.

TX HB6

Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.

TX SB1481

Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.

TX HB4140

Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.

HI HB388

Relating To Education.

HI SB108

Relating To Instructional Materials.

HI SB108

Relating To Instructional Materials.

TX SB6

Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools; providing penalties.