In Florida, instructional materials are adopted for specific courses within selected subject areas and grade levels, usually for a period of five years per subject. The Florida Department of Education publishes specifications. These specifications outline the courses and what the standards materials must meet. St. Lucie County Public Schools follows the textbook adoption process from the Florida Department of Education per Florida Statute 1006.34.
St. Lucie Public Schools is adopting Personal Finance instructional materials that are aligned to Personal Finance and Money Management Standards. Publishers are also contacted by email.
The Instructional Materials Adoption for Personal Finance adheres to FL Statutes for Instructional Materials, Sunshine Laws, and SLPS 2520. School Board Meeting Agendas will be posted after the Adoption Review Committees have selected the awarded programs.
Adoption Publisher Bid Documents:
- Publisher Letter for Personal Finance and Money Management
- Digital Content Requirements
- Special Topics for Publishers
- Correlation to Money Management Expectations|State Standards
Adoption Rubrics
Scheduled School Board Meetings:
- Notice of Meeting – April 2025
- Public Hearing – May 13th Board Meeting
- Public Meeting – June 11th Board Meeting
Adoption Committee Selections and Public Access:
At St. Lucie Public Schools we strive:
- To provide the highest quality instructional materials to students and teachers to substantively affect student achievement.
- To provide leadership in identifying and selecting appropriate instructional materials.
- To acquire, organize, and make available for use the sources of information needed to purchase and maintain the District’s instructional materials.
- To provide professional development and instruction in the use of electronic components of instructional materials.