Mississippi Middle Schoolers to Learn Financial Literacy Under New State Law Beginning in 2027 - WXXV News 25

Mississippi middle schoolers to learn financial literacy under new state law beginning in 2027 - WXXV News 25

Mississippi middle school students will soon be required to learn budgeting, saving, and other financial skills under a new state law. Allyson Cole with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center explains how schools are preparing for the new requirements. Financial literacy is already part of the learning experience for many students in the Canton Public School District. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Candra Nelson-S…

Mississippi financial literacy mandate increases economic knowledge statewide

Senate Bill 2294, first taken up in the Senate Education Committee during the 2026 regular legislative session, became law July 1, 2026. Known as the Mississippi Math Act, it includes new requirements for financial literacy, computer science, and civics education.