51284.7.
(a) For purposes of this section, “local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.(b) In order to increase the provision of instruction in financial literacy by improving the availability of instructional resources on this content, the department shall do all of the following:
(1) Develop evidence-based curriculum, instructional materials, and professional development resources to equip pupils with the knowledge and skills they need, before they become self-supporting, in order for them to make critical decisions regarding their personal finances. This shall include the achievement of skills and knowledge necessary to make informed judgments and effective decisions regarding the topics listed in subdivision (a) of Section 51284.5.
(2) Communicate to local educational agencies the financial literacy content in the history-social science framework and other frameworks adopted by the state board in which this content is included, including any financial literacy content included in the next revision of the history-social science framework pursuant to Section 51284.5, and strategies for expanding the provision, and increasing the quality, of financial education instruction.
(3) Review on an ongoing basis financial education curriculum that is available to local educational agencies, including instructional materials and programs, online instructional materials and resources, and schoolwide programs that include the important financial skills and content knowledge, and update on an ongoing basis the financial literacy resources listed on its internet website.
(4) Provide guidance for professional development for educators regarding financial literacy instruction, including ways that teachers at different grade levels may integrate financial skills and content knowledge into mathematics, social studies, and other course content areas.
(5) Develop guidelines and standards-based protocols for use by classroom volunteers who participate in delivering financial education to pupils in the public schools.
(c) The implementation of this section is contingent upon an appropriation of funds by the Legislature for these purposes in the annual Budget Act or another statute.