Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2303: Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on personal finance to be used by school districts
Status: In committee, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 170, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to personal finance curriculum in schools. Section A. Chapter 170, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 170.281, to read as follows: 170.281. 1. As used in this section, "personal finance" means a course consisting of financial literacy and up-to-date tools, resources, and discipline necessary to succeed in a personal and professional capacity in the current economy. 2. Any instruction regarding personal finance shall include, but is not limited to, the (2) Budgeting and managing expens.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 170, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to personal finance curriculum in schools. Section A. Chapter 170, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 170.281, to read as follows: 170.281. 1. As used in this section, "personal finance" means a course consisting of financial literacy and up-to-date tools, resources, and discipline necessary to succeed in a personal and professional capacity in the current economy. 2. Any instruction regarding personal finance shall include, but is not limited to, the (2) Budgeting and managing expenses; (3) Saving and long-term financial planning; (4) Banking and financial services; (5) Understanding credit, loans, and interest; (6) Responsible use of credit cards; (7) Investing, retirement accounts, and compound interest; (8) Fraud prevention and financial safety; (9) Taxes and civic financial responsibilities; (10) Understanding contracts and major purchases, including housing and automobiles; and (11) Insurance. EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HCS HBs 2303 & 2867 3. (1) The department of elementary and secondary education shall convene a work group to develop and recommend academic performance standards relating to the one-half unit of credit of personal …