As momentum builds nationwide for guaranteed personal finance education, Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF.org) will bring educators, policymakers, and advocates together at the Massachusetts State House on Monday, July 21 to support Bill S. 2988, and to help shape effective implementation. 

This event is sponsored by FICO and held in conjunction with the office of State Senator Paul R. Feeney (D - Bristol). RSVP to attend.

Event Details

• Date & Time: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Room 428, Massachusetts State House (24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133)
• Catered lunch and refreshments will be provided
• Press and members of the public are welcome

Massachusetts is at a pivotal crossroads for financial literacy. Thirty other states, including neighboring Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, have already committed to standalone personal finance course requirements. 

S. 2988, authored by the Joint Committee on Financial Services and sponsored by Senator Paul R. Feeney (D - Bristol & Norfolk) and its companion bill, S. 423, authored by Senator Patrick M. O’Connor (R - First Plymouth & Norfolk), would guarantee every public high school student access to a semester-long personal finance course.

New academic research confirms that standalone personal finance courses are significantly more effective than incorporating personal finance topics into other classes, making this bill a critical step toward real impact for students.

The afternoon will feature a screening of NGPF’s newest short film highlighting the movement for effective financial education, a panel discussion, and a networking reception with educators, policymakers, and industry leaders.

"Teachers turn policy ideals into real life outcomes for students,” said Tim Ranzetta, co-Founder and CEO of Next Gen Personal Finance. “July 21 will bring Massachusetts educators to the table as the Commonwealth moves toward guaranteeing every student an effective personal finance education via Bill S. 2988."

FICO is sponsoring the event as part of its long-standing commitment to financial literacy and consumer education.

“Financial literacy plays an important role in helping individuals understand how everyday financial decisions can shape long-term outcomes,” said Rukiya Kelly, global head of Corporate Impact at FICO. “We are proud to support efforts that expand access to high-quality personal finance education and provide students with the knowledge and confidence to navigate key financial milestones.”

“While the recent K-12 Graduation Council Final Report recommends expanded financial literacy opportunities for students, it falls far short of national standards, which is a separate standalone full semester course in personal finance,” said Dave Floreen, co-chair of the Financial Empowerment Network and former SVP, Government Affairs for the Mass Bankers Association. “Bill S. 2988, filed by Senator Paul Feeney, would ensure that all Massachusetts students, regardless of their school district, would gain those essential life skills. Several national studies confirm that a standalone course provides students with many more benefits than courses where personal finance is embedded in other related subjects.”

To request an interview regarding this event, S. 2988, or S. contact info@npgf.org. 

About Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance is a nonprofit organization providing free curriculum, professional development, and advocacy to advance effective financial education. NGPF supports more than 140,000 educators nationwide and works with policymakers across the country to expand access to personal finance courses. Learn more at ngpf.org.

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About the Author

Christian Sherrill

Former teacher, forever financial education nerd. As NGPF's Director of Teacher Success, Christian is laser-focused on helping the heroic teachers who fuel NGPF's mission to guarantee all students a life-changing personal finance course. Having paid down over $40k in student loans in the span of 3 years - while living in the Bay Area on an entry level teacher's salary - he's eager to help the next generation avoid financial pitfalls one semester at a time.

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