SURVEY OF THE STATES

The state of K–12 economic and financial education in the United States

About Survey of the States

Every two years, the Council for Economic Education (CEE) conducts a comprehensive look into the state of K-12 economic and financial education in the United States, collecting data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The biennial Survey of the States serves as an important benchmark for our progress, revealing both how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go.

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SURVEY OF THE STATES BY THE NUMBERS – AS OF 2/5/2020

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Requirements matter. Research indicates that in states that have requirements, students exhibit more informed behavior around college financing, in particular those from lower-income families. In states without requirements, there is a 15-point gap in access to financial education between kids from lower-income versus wealthier families.

Yet, even without state requirements, actions can be taken. Schools can come to CEE for free resources and professional development for teachers, and parents and community leaders can encourage their elected representatives or state treasurer or education officials to act to implement requirements.