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NEBRASKA BANKERS ASSOCIATION 9 Contact Richard J. Baier at (402) 474-1555 or richard.baier@nebankers.org . NBA Personal Education Program (PEP – Soon to be Leaders in Financial Education) recognizes and rewards those NBA members who take their mission of supporting financial lit - eracy in our schools extremely seriously. It can be argued that these tools are integral to education efforts in Nebraska. Over the past year, members of the Nebraska Legislature have taken an increasing interest in the topic of financial education. Numerous senators from both rural and urban Nebraska have dialogued with our NBA team about how to improve financial education in Nebraska. Other leaders including Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante, have also doubled down on enhanced efforts. As a result of these continued discussions, Senator McKinney of Omaha (LB 452) and Senator Slama (LB 327) have both introduced legisla- tion with the intention of increasing financial literacy efforts in Nebraska schools. Senator McKinney’s proposal deliniates several specific financial topics for incorporation into the state’s education standards, while Senator Slama’s legislative concept would require a semester-long personal finance class for all Nebraska high school students prior to graduation. It is too early to predict how these proposals might be con- sidered and evaluated by the entire Nebraska Legislature, but it is clear the state is increasingly focused on this important issue. In the meantime, the NBA and our bankers will contin- ue to offer information, support, and direction with the goal of creating smarter and more financially savvy Nebraskans.  You’re preapproved for trusted advice! Your bank works hard to make customer dreams become reality. Don’t let complex regulations delay your next big transaction. Our talented, supportive pros can help you stay compliant, manage risk and grow strategically, so you can focus on building equity in your community. Everyone needs a trusted advisor. Who’s yours? bkd.com/fs • @BKDFS Numerous senators from both rural and urban Nebraska have dialogued with our NBA team about how to improve financial education in Nebraska.