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HB 2867

Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on personal finance to be used by school districts

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chanel Mosley

Missouri must develop a personal finance curriculum for public schools to teach students budgeting, credit, and investing basics, though district adoption remains voluntary.

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Bill Summary · HB 2867

Legislative bill overview

HB 2867 directs Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a standardized personal finance curriculum for use by public school districts. The bill mandates creation of educational materials covering financial literacy topics but does not require districts to implement it.

Why is this important

Personal finance education addresses a significant gap in K-12 curricula—most students graduate without formal instruction in budgeting, credit, debt, or investing. Early financial literacy correlates with better long-term financial outcomes, including higher credit scores and lower default rates. This bill positions Missouri to address financial knowledge disparities that disproportionately affect lower-income students.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and teacher training: Creating comprehensive curriculum requires significant resources; unclear who funds development, materials, and professional development for educators unfamiliar with finance instruction
  • Curriculum scope and political sensitivity: Debate likely over which financial topics are included (cryptocurrency, stock market, retirement systems) and how neutral/balanced instruction remains on investment philosophies and risk
  • Mandate vs. local control: While framed as optional for districts, state-developed curricula often create implicit pressure to adopt, raising concerns about local educational autonomy and one-size-fits-all approaches

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

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