Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1246: Financial literacy education.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
Requires a person who is at least 18 years of age and is a member of a family that receives TANF or SNAP benefits to complete a course of instruction on financial literacy that is established by the department of education (department). Requires the department to establish and administer a course of instruction on financial literacy. Requires the department to submit an annual report to the executive director of the legislative services agency for distribution to the members of the general assembly that contains certain information regarding the course of instruction on financial literacy.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education. SECTION 1. IC 20-20-55 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 55. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Financial Literacy Education Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a person who and (2) a: (A) member of a family that receives TANF (as defined in IC 12-7-2-189.7) benefits; or (B) recipient of SNAP (as defined in IC 12-7-2-178.9) benefits. Sec. 2. (a) The department shall establish and administer a course of instruction on financial literacy that a person described in section 1 of this chapter shall complete. (b) To carry out subsection (a), the department may cooperate 2026 IN 1246--LS 6861/DI with a reputable association or organization having as an objective the promotion of financial literacy. (c) The course of instruction described in subsection (a) shall: (1) be offered to a person described in section 1 of this chapter at no cost; (2) be offered in person, online, and in a hybrid in person and online format; (3) comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); and (4) be trauma informed and culturally responsive. Sec. 3. Upon completing the course of instruction described in section 2(a) of this chapter, the …
Sponsors
- Robin Shackleford (D, HD-098) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Education
- : Authored by Representative Shackleford
Subjects: AGENCIES; Department of Education (DOE) and Secretary of Education, SOCIAL SERVICES; Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), SOCIAL SERVICES; Food stamps and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), FINANCIAL SERVICES; Generally, GENERAL ASSEMBLY; Legislative Services Agency
Common questions
- What is HB1246?
- HB1246 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Financial literacy education.
- What does HB1246 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
- What is the status of HB1246?
- In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Education (January 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1246?
- Robin Shackleford (D, HD-098).
- Where is the official record for HB1246?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1246
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