Summary of RC 508

Overview

RC 508 is a resolution introduced in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives on November 17, 2025. It directs the Comisión de Educación, Arte y Cultura (Education, Arts, and Culture Committee) to conduct an investigation into how financial literacy topics are implemented in the curriculum, in relation to Ley Núm. 85-2018 (the Puerto Rico Education Reform Law, as amended). The focus is on topics related to financial planning and management, including debt management, savings, credit, home purchasing, fraud prevention, and retirement planning, among other related purposes.

Purpose and Intent

• To assess the implementation and outcomes of including financial planning and management topics in the official curriculum.
• To evaluate alignment with Ley 85-2018 (Education Reform Law) as amended.
• To gather information that could inform future curricular enhancements and policy decisions related to financial literacy in Puerto Rico’s education system.

Key Provisions

• Directs the Education, Arts and Culture Committee to conduct a formal investigation.
• Focus areas include:
  • Planning and management of finances within the curriculum
  • Topics such as debt management, savings, credit management and importance, home purchase, fraud prevention, and retirement planning
• Investigates inclusion under the framework of Ley 85-2018, including amended provisions, and any related outcomes or gaps.
• “Para otros fines relacionados” indicates the investigation may also cover related topics that connect to financial literacy and curriculum planning.

Who Would Be Affected

• Students and families, who are the ultimate recipients of curriculum and financial literacy education.
• Teachers, curriculum developers, and school administrators implementing financial literacy content.
• The Puerto Rico Department of Education and other educational stakeholders who participate in curriculum development and reform.
• Lawmakers and committees involved in education policy and oversight.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

• Status: Referido a Comisión(es) (referred to one or more committees) for consideration and study.
• Introduced on 2025-11-17; appeared in First Reading in the Chamber on the same date.
• No specific reporting deadline or timeline for completion is provided in the summary of actions.

Potential Implications

• Could lead to recommendations for strengthening financial literacy content in the curriculum.
• May prompt data collection, hearings, or stakeholder consultations by the committee.
• Depending on findings, could influence subsequent legislative or administrative actions related to Ley 85-2018 and curriculum reforms.

Background/Related Law

• Ley Núm. 85-2018 (Education Reform Law of Puerto Rico), as amended, referenced for alignment and scope of curricular inclusion.