Passing student financial education and military support

As vice chair of the House Education Committee, I’ve been regularly meeting with students, teachers and administrators on every aspect of our education system.

We’ve collaborated on special education, early childhood education, career and technical education and much, much more.

I’ve spoken with low-income students who have jobs outside of school to support their family. Students with rigorous academic schedules tell me they simply don’t have time to explore job opportunities. And parents are worried about the lack of financial literacy among young adults.

After listening to these students and...