Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Requiring High School Students To Pass A Financial Literacy Course

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation requiring high school students to pass a financial literacy course before graduating.

The bill – known as the Dorothy L. Hukill Financial Literacy Act – passed the Florida House unanimously by a vote count of 117-0 and did the same in the state Senate with a 39-0 vote.
“Financial literacy is an important life skill for a student to have,” said DeSantis in announcing the bill’s signing.

“Ensuring our students have the skills to manage their finances and perhaps one day own a business will pay dividends for our state,” he added.

The education requirement will go into effect for the 2023-2024 school year and will provide students instruction on managing debt, handling bank accounts, and navigating credit scores and taxes.