To amend the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to include secondary schools in best practices for teaching financial literacy, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 10528 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10528

To amend the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to include secondary schools in best practices for teaching financial literacy, and for other purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 21, 2026

Mr. Valadao (for himself and Ms. Pettersen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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A BILL

To amend the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to include secondary schools in best practices for teaching financial literacy, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. INCLUSION OF LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS IN BEST PRACTICES FOR TEACHING FINANCIAL LITERACY.

Section 514(a)(3) of the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act (20 U.S.C. 9703(a)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i)-- (i) by inserting ``and secondary schools'' after ``of institutions of higher education''; (ii) by striking ``May 24, 2018'' and inserting ``January 1, 2027''; and (iii) by inserting ``and secondary schools'' after ``for institutions of higher education''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``at institutions of higher education when'' and inserting ``in''; (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Best practices.-- ``(i) The best practices described in subparagraph (A), as applicable to institutions of higher education, shall include-- ``(I) methods to ensure that each student has a clear sense of the student's total borrowing obligations, including monthly payments, and repayment options; ``(II) the most effective ways to engage students in financial literacy education, including frequency and timing of communication with students; ``(III) information on how to target different student populations, including part-time students, first- time students, and other nontraditional students; and ``(IV) ways to clearly communicate the importance of graduating on a student's ability to repay student loans. ``(ii) The best practices described in subparagraph (A), as applicable to secondary schools, shall include-- ``(I) methods to create a budget, track expenses, and save for short-term and long-term financial objectives; ``(II) effective ways to save and invest money, including by introducing students to different financial securities; ``(III) information on the fundamentals of credit, including a description and effects of credit scores, and the importance of responsible credit card usage; ``(IV) critical thinking skills to evaluate financial products, make informed decisions, and avoid financial scams; and ``(V) methods to ensure that each student has a clear understanding of postsecondary education financing options, including student loan borrowing, in preparation for enrollment at an institution of higher education.''; and (3) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``or a secondary school'' after ``institution of higher education''. <all>