Advancing Tax Education Through State Policy

We developed a framework that teaches students the foundations of federal, state, and local taxation — including filing basics, compliance, and how taxes support public services. The mission: help young people enter adulthood with financial and civic clarity, not confusion.

The TEAM Act was built around six core learning goals, from understanding tax structures to exploring careers in public finance. The curriculum was designed to be modular, accessible, and adaptable across Illinois’s diverse school districts.

Our proposal was introduced as a formal bill (HB4129) in the Illinois House, where it received early legislative support and positive engagement from education and tax policy stakeholders. Although it stalled before final passage, the process provided momentum and visibility that will support its reintroduction.

We are actively tracking legislative calendars, maintaining contact with supporters in the General Assembly, and preparing an updated version of the TEAM Act for reintroduction in a future session. In the meantime, we continue advocating for smarter, earlier financial literacy efforts — both in policy and in practice.