HB 1973 - This act requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to conduct a study of economics and personal finance education and submit it to the General Assembly by January 1, 2003. The study shall contain recommendations on several topics, among which include in-service training methods for teachers on economics and personal finance, integration of the subjects into the statewide assessments, and requirements for a capstone high school course in economics and personal finance.

No state moneys are to be used in funding the study.
JEFF CRAVER