Rep. Dallman’s Financial Literacy Bill Signed into Law

 Madison, WI --- Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109), a bill State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) authored, was signed into law by Governor Evers this morning. Representative Alex Dallman released the following statement:

“I am thrilled to see that the governor signed this important piece of legislation into law,” said Representative Dallman. “Financial literacy in schools will ensure our students have the skills they need to succeed.”

Act 60 requires a high school student to complete one-half credit of personal financial literacy in order to graduate. This requirement takes effect for high school students that graduate in 2028. The course must include, at a minimum, the following topics: financial mindset, education and employment, money management, saving and investing, credit and debt, and risk management and insurance.

Assembly Bill 109 had strong bipartisan support, passing the Assembly 95-1 and the Senate 29-4.

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 State Representative Alex Dallman was re-elected in November 2022 to serve a second term for Wisconsin's 41st Assembly District which includes parts of Green Lake, Marquette, Adams, Columbia, Sauk, and Waushara counties. Representative Dallman currently serves as a member of the powerful Joint Committee on Finance.