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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 53

House Author:  Minjarez et al.

Effective:  9-1-19

Senate Sponsor:  Powell et al.


            House Bill 53 amends the Family Code to require the experiential life‑skills training services provided to certain youth in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services to include lessons related to civic engagement and to insurance. The bill expands instructional requirements for the financial literacy education program provided as part of the training which is to be developed in collaboration with the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner and the State Securities Board.