Financial Literacy Month

By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:

Financial Literacy Month

WHEREAS, financial literacy is essential to the economic wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities, yet national surveys show that only 48% of Americans can correctly answer basic financial literacy questions, underscoring the need for expanded education; and

WHEREAS, Virginia has taken significant steps to strengthen financial education, including requiring a full credit in economics and personal finance for high school graduation - one of the strongest statewide requirements in the nation; and

WHEREAS, more than 90,000 Virginia high school students complete this course each year, gaining skills in budgeting, saving, credit management, taxes, insurance, and responsible financial decision-making; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Education partners with educators, nonprofits, and financial institutions to provide curriculum resources, teacher training, and classroom tools that support high quality financial instruction; and

WHEREAS, financial literacy is especially important for young adults, who face rising costs of higher education, increased reliance on credit, and complex financial products that require informed decision making; and

WHEREAS, strengthening financial capability helps reduce household debt, increase savings, and promote long term economic stability for families across the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, April provides an opportunity to raise awareness of financial education, encourage responsible money management, and support Virginians in building secure financial futures;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Abigail D. Spanberger, do hereby recognize April 2026, as FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.