Thank You, Delaware, Financial Education Becomes Law

Delaware Credit Union Members:

Throughout the legislative session, the CCUA team stood shoulder to shoulder with our members and with State Representative Jeff Hilovsky, the driving force behind House Bill 203 — a landmark financial literacy bill. This new law will ensure that every Delaware student completes a half-credit course in financial literacy before graduating high school, equipping the next generation with the tools to manage money wisely and build a stronger financial future.

"Financial education empowers people to make sound decisions for themselves and their families," said Maurice Dawkins CEO of American Spirt FCU. "It helps break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck — guiding choices not by emotion, but by logic and understanding.”

This success didn’t happen overnight. It was built through countless conversations in Dover, heartfelt stories shared with legislators, and letters of support from credit union leaders who know firsthand how financial education changes lives. Together, we turned advocacy into action — and action into meaningful change for Delaware’s students and families.

CCUA President/CEO, Ron McLean noted, "Working on this bill underscores the collective efforts of our Delaware members in empowering our communities, in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. That is the credit union difference."

Sincerely,

Adrian Velazquez, Esq
Chief Advocacy Officer
Cooperative Credit Union Association