The state senate this week passed a bill allowing public school students to apply credits in personal finance to high school graduation requirements. The vote was unanimous.
Bravo! I had a "consumer economics" elective in high school. It was exceptionally valuable. I understand it was discontinued many years ago. It was yet another short sighted decision.
It's a fact of life. Everything revolves money. Students should know how to make it, how to save it, how to invest it, and how to handle it. You need to know everything from Wall Street to Main Street.
The bill now moves on to the state house. I hope the men and women there see its value.
