Georgia proposes bill to strengthen financial education on cryptocurrencies

The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring state education officials to develop a program focused on financial literacy. The text of the bill states: "The state board of education shall prescribe a personal financial literacy learning plan that high school students shall complete," and lists 16 areas of financial literacy, including cryptocurrency. Public records indicate that the bill has been sent to the state Senate for further consideration. The bill was filed on March 1 by six Republican state representatives.