SS.912.FL.5.12

Explain how bankruptcy may be an option for consumers who are unable to repay debt.

Examples

Example: Investigate the costs of filing for bankruptcy by examining the bankruptcy laws in Florida.

Clarifications

Clarification 1: Instruction includes understanding the impact of filing for bankruptcy on an individual’s credit report.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 912
Strand: Financial Literacy
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
2102305: Economics and Personal Finance Honors (Specifically in versions: 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2102371: Personal Finance and Money Management (Specifically in versions: 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2102373: Personal Finance and Money Management Honors (Specifically in versions: 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2102375: Personal Finance and Money Management for Credit Recovery (Specifically in versions: 2024 and beyond (current))

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