Discuss the fact that some people receive income support from government because they have low incomes or qualify in other ways for government assistance.
Remarks
Look up government programs, including but not limited to, Medicaid or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and explain the financial situation the programs are addressing.General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 8
Strand: Financial Literacy
Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
2104060: M/J Introduction to Personal Financial Literacy (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.8.FL.1.AP.8: Identify the fact that some people receive income support from government because they qualify in one of various ways for government assistance.
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