Report & Recommendations Submitted To Governor

December 1, 2008 - The Washington Financial Literacy Work Group has submitted its final report and recommendations to Governor Chris Gregoire.

Final Report
Final Recommendations
Supporting Documents For Final Report

Summary Of Work Group Activities

The Washington Financial Literacy Work Group was created in Governor-sponsored legislation to assess financial literacy in Washington State.

The Work Group was tasked with addressing the issues presented in Senate Bill 6272 Chapter 3, Laws of 2008, supported and signed by Governor Chris Gregoire on February 11, 2008.

The Work Group met 7 times - from April through October. Additionally, subcommittees formed and met on numerous occasions. The Work Group:

• Surveyed 749 state agencies, non profit organizations, private sector organizations, K-12 educators, and 2 year technical and community colleges.
• Supports nine recommendations to expand financial education in Washington.
• Identified state funding for financial education.
• Believes a central warehouse for financial education information is needed.
• Believes there is opportunity to expand partnerships in Washington.