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This report is designed to help policymakers implement financial education programs that have a measurable impact on students’ near- and long-term financial health. High school-level coursework is particularly crucial, as it represents the last proactive opportunity to prevent immediate financial problems and set graduates on a path toward greater financial wellness.

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Dear {POLITICIAN’S NAME},

I am writing to inform you about a crucial development in the field of financial literacy that has significant implications for policymakers and our community. I believe this information will be of great interest to you as a dedicated advocate for the betterment of our society.

Recently, a group of experts, policymakers, and educators in the field of financial education have collaborated to create new financial literacy guidelines tailored specifically to give policymakers guidance for developing high school financial literacy bills. Given your influential role in our community, I thought it imperative to bring these guidelines to your attention.

The National Financial Educators Council has released the Policy and Framework Standards for High School Financial Literacy Education, which provides guidelines for policymakers enacting personal finance mandates in schools.  
This document provides schools and policymakers with a yardstick by which to evaluate program rigor, teacher qualifications, and testing measures to quantify impact. The goal is to lay out a framework that standardizes educational quality and learner outcomes to provide the best possible financial education for American youth.

The Standards Guide is based on the notion that financial education should be treated the same as any other topic taught in schools. That means the subject should be held to the same standards of rigor, pedagogy, and measurement as all other curriculum material.

I believe these guidelines can greatly benefit our community by ensuring that our elected officials are well-equipped to make informed decisions that promote economic growth and stability. You can download a copy here https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/nfec-report-policy-and-standards-framework-for-high-school-financial-literacy-education.pdf. Alternatively, the NFEC would be willing to provide you with a copy of the guidelines and connect you with the experts involved in their development if you are interested in exploring this further.

Your commitment to our community and your dedication to improving the lives of our constituents are highly respected, and I believe that your support for these financial literacy guidelines can further advance these noble objectives. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss this matter in more detail.

Thank you for your time and attention to this important issue. I look forward to hearing from you and to the positive impact that your endorsement of these guidelines could have on our community.

Sincerely,
{YOUR NAME}