Financial Literacy

But in a sign that objections from the community had some effect, Pasco County said it does not plan to spend $575,000 for a full five-year contract.

The school district says it followed procedure in approving the book. State law says any textbook that is adopted has to align with the state standards.

No laws were violated, and Pasco County should proceed with adopting the textbook, said the lawyer assigned to hear both sides.

A decision by the hearing officer is expected later in October.

A public records request filed by a volunteer with the Florida Freedom to Read Project shows that reviewers found many issues with Ramsey's "Foundations in Personal Finance 4th edition."

Florida approved Ramsey's textbook, just as a new state law came into effect requiring a financial literacy course in order for incoming freshmen in high school to graduate.

The Florida Department of Education reversed its stance on Ramsey's materials this year, and removed them from its "not approved for K-12" list.

August marks Black Business Month, an annual celebration that can be traced back to 2004. St. Pete Youth Farm, a community farm that serves predominantly Black neighborhoods in south Pinellas County, is embodying the month's enterprising values by teaching young people how to be financially responsible.

Erica and her daughter, Khrystian, are involved with a group called The Billionaire Babies, which teaches children about money, entrepreneurship and creating generational wealth.

The new facility will continue to serve people struggling with food insecurity while offering new, additional services.

Some face legal challenges, such as a bill that would prevent abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

It seeks to rectify a lack of financial literacy in the state, as well as prepare students for the difficult economic challenges in the future.