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Youth Savings Program: Financial Support and Education for Students

This act establishes a program to help high school students save money. Each student will receive an initial deposit and matching contributions for their savings, along with financial education. The goal is to teach young people money management and encourage saving for their future.
Key points
Students in grades 9-12 will receive an initial $300 deposit into a special savings account.
Student or family contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25 per month and $300 per year.
Funds can be withdrawn one year after high school graduation, unless needed earlier for college, vocational training, homeownership, business ownership, or medical hardship.
Unauthorized early withdrawals result in the loss of all federal matching funds, but personal contributions remain.
The program includes mandatory financial literacy education, covering savings and taxation of interest/investments.
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Print number: 117_S_2816
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-09-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PIGGY BANK Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2816.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Students in grades 9-12 will receive an initial $300 deposit into a special savings account.
  • Student or family contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25 per month and $300 per year.
  • Funds can be withdrawn one year after high school graduation, unless needed earlier for college, vocational training, homeownership, business ownership, or medical hardship.
  • Unauthorized early withdrawals result in the loss of all federal matching funds, but personal contributions remain.
  • The program includes mandatory financial literacy education, covering savings and taxation of interest/investments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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