Section 3-1008 - Financial Literacy Pilot Program Course [Section subject to abrogation]. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-1008. Financial Literacy Pilot Program Course [Section subject to abrogation].
 

(a)  In general.- The county board shall develop and implement a pilot program that includes a semester-long elective course in financial literacy as a part of the county board's high school curriculum. 

(b)  Curriculum content.-  

(1) The county board shall develop curriculum content for the course in financial literacy. 

(2) The curriculum content shall include instruction regarding: 

(i) Choosing a career and earning an income; 

(ii) Economic and financial decision making; 

(iii) Basic economic concepts including opportunity cost, cost/benefit analysis, and supply and demand; 

(iv) Saving and investing money; 

(v) Credit; 

(vi) Charitable giving; 

(vii) Household budgeting; 

(viii) Insurance; 

(ix) Consumer awareness; 

(x) Understanding contractual agreements; and 

(xi) Fraud and identity theft. 

(c)  Selection of participants.- The county board shall select three high schools in the county to participate in the pilot program. 
 

[2009, ch. 270.]