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PS 698

“Para establecer la “Ley para la Educación Financiera Integral en las Escuelas de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de proveer a los estudiantes que cursan los niveles superiores de las escuelas públicas de Puerto Rico, e incentivar en las escuelas privadas, el conocimiento sobre educación financiera de manera que nuestros jóvenes se gradúen de escuela superior con las herramientas necesarias para gestionar sus finanzas de una manera efectiva; y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

Summary of PS 698 - "Ley para la Educación Financiera Integral en las Escuelas de Puerto Rico" OverviewBill Number: PS 698 Title: "Ley para la Educación Financiera Integral en las

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Bill Summary · PS 698

Summary of PS 698 - "Ley para la Educación Financiera Integral en las Escuelas de Puerto Rico"

Overview

Bill Number: PS 698
Title: "Ley para la Educación Financiera Integral en las Escuelas de Puerto Rico"
Status: Retirada por su Autor
Introduced: August 21, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to establish a comprehensive financial education program in Puerto Rico's public schools, with the aim of equipping high school students with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively manage their personal finances. The bill also seeks to incentivize the implementation of similar programs in private schools across the island.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the Puerto Rico Department of Education to develop and implement a mandatory financial education curriculum for all public high school students.
  • The curriculum must cover topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, and personal financial planning.
  • Provides for the training and certification of teachers to deliver the financial education program.
  • Establishes a financial education resource center to support schools and provide educational materials.
  • Encourages private schools to adopt the financial education curriculum or develop their own equivalent programs.
  • Mandates the inclusion of financial education performance metrics in the annual evaluation of public school principals and teachers.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Public high school students in Puerto Rico would be the primary beneficiaries, gaining essential financial knowledge and skills to manage their personal finances effectively.
  • Public school teachers would receive specialized training to deliver the financial education curriculum.
  • Private schools would be incentivized to implement their own financial education programs, ensuring more comprehensive coverage across the island.
  • The Puerto Rico Department of Education would be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the financial education program.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill was introduced in the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly on August 21, 2025, but has since been withdrawn by its author. No further action has been taken on the legislation at this time.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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