It’s always good to see growing recognition of the importance of financial literacy. Indianapolis TV station WISH reports that the state government there is putting a renewed focus on the issue:

Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita said the recession is an indication that not enough attention has been paid to educating people about finances and economics.

The story continues:

Two bills are in the General Assembly right now that, if they pass, would require all schools — grades kindergarten through 12th grade — to teach financial literacy.

Hopefully this initiative, and others like it in states around the country, will succeed.