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Financial Literacy - The ability of individuals to make appropriate decisions in managing their personal finances. The Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition believes that all Kentuckians need to have the financial literacy necessary to make informed financial decisions and seeks to improve money management skills throughout the lifecycle of Kentuckians. The purpose of the coalition mirrors that of the national coalition as applied to Kentuckians of all ages. If you're involved with or concerned about students learning how to handle money successfully - you've come to the right place. The Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with more than 30 individuals and organizations representing business, government and education who have joined together to improve the personal financial literacy of all Kentuckians. Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition's goals: - Evaluate and improve personal financial literacy throughout the lifecycle.
- Develop, disseminate, and encourage the use of standards of grades K-12.
- Promote the teaching of personal finance throughout the lifecycle.
The Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition is a proud affiliate of the National Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The National Jump$tart Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., was first convened in 1995 and consists of over 200 organizations committed to improving the financial literacy of America's youth. For more information, visit their website at www.jumpstart.org
April is Financial Literacy Month Kentucky Jump$tart is hosting a press conference in the capitol rotunda on Friday, April 18, at 1 p.m. to celebrate Financial Literacy Month and announce the national and Kentucky-specific results of the biennial financial literacy survey. Gov. Steve Beshear will arrive at 1:30 p.m. to sign a proclamation declaring April to be Financial Literacy Month in Kentucky. Join Jump$tart in celebrating this important event. 2008 marks the fourth year the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy petitioned the governor to have April dedicated to financial literacy. The 2007 proclamation can be viewed at Downloads. Details about free public events promoting financial literacy can be found at Activities. The 2008 press release can be found at Press Releases.
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