Fulfill California’s Financial Literacy Mandate (AB 2927) with Junior Achievement.
A Turnkey, 100% Free Solution for California High Schools
California’s financial literacy mandate (AB 2927) requires high schools across the state to provide dedicated financial education. Junior Achievement (JA) is here to support school district leaders, site administrators, and educators with JA Financial Literacy—a brand-new, semester-long curriculum solution that empowers young people with the knowledge and skills to make smart financial decisions today and in the future.
Through finlit.ja.org, California public school districts can access 90 full hours of instructional content, complete with lesson plans, presentation slide decks, and student materials, at zero cost.
Note: Free curriculum access is hosted at finlit.ja.org for all California educators. In-person staff training, volunteer placements, and JA Finance Park facility access vary by region and district partnership agreements.
Why Choose JA Financial Literacy?
- Fully Aligned with AB 2927: Meets state requirements out of the box with standards-aligned, high-impact instruction.
- 100% Free Core Curriculum: Complete, turnkey access to all course materials for California educators.
- Proven 5E Framework: Uses an inquiry-based model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) centered on real-world case studies to build active decision-making skills.
- Tangible Student Outcomes: Students create a personalized FinanceFolio—a financial roadmap and portfolio they keep post-graduation—culminating in a capstone 10-Year Financial Plan.
- Flexible Scheduling: Designed to fit standard 45-minute daily classes or 90-minute block schedules across a 16- to 18-week semester.
- Built-In Assessment & Reporting: Includes turnkey pre- and post-course surveys and topic quizzes to easily measure student growth and district impact.
Get Started with JA Financial Literacy
Ready to review the materials and bring JA Financial Literacy to your district? Click below to register for immediate, 100% free access to all 90 hours of lesson plans, slide decks, and pacing guides.
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Hear what teachers are saying!
“I am passionate about Junior Achievement because they provide invaluable resources to our school community… From financial literacy to career exploration, they’ve taught valuable life skills that will serve our students well.”
Michelle Quilantang, Capt. Jason M. Dahl Elementary School
