2019 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education
Article 8 - General Education.
§ 115C-81.65 - Financial literacy.
115C-81.65. Financial literacy.
(a) Instruction shall be provided in personal financial literacy for all students. In addition to the requirements in subsection (b) of this section, the State Board of Education shall determine the other components of personal financial literacy that will be covered in the curriculum. The State Board shall also review the high school standard course of study to determine into which courses and grade levels personal financial literacy shall be integrated.
(b) Each student shall receive personal financial literacy instruction that shall include:
(1) The true cost of credit.
(2) Choosing and managing a credit card.
(3) Borrowing money for an automobile or other large purchase.
(4) Home mortgages.
(5) Credit scoring and credit reports.
(6) Other relevant financial literacy issues.
(2017-126, s. 5.)
