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National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education

National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education are a set of guidelines that define what students should learn about managing money, earning income, saving, investing, and understanding credit and debt. These standards aim to ensure all students develop essential financial skills to make informed decisions throughout their lives. They serve as a framework for teachers and schools to create consistent, rigorous, and comprehensive financial education across states, preparing students to handle real-world financial responsibilities confidently and responsibly.