12G.2  Program created.
  An Iowa financial literacy program is created within the office of the treasurer of state. The treasurer of state shall have all powers necessary to carry out and effectuate the purposes, objectives, and provisions pertaining to the program, including the authority to do all of the following:
  1.  Promote the advantages of personal savings and responsible borrowing and the viability and desirability of implementing a personal savings program and responsible borrowing practices regardless of an individual’s or family’s financial status.
  2.  Create an incentive program and awards ceremony whereby individuals and families who have made significant progress toward achieving personal savings goals and engaging in responsible borrowing practices shall be officially recognized.
  3.  Create strategies for coordination of the program with the Iowa educational savings plan trust established in chapter 12D.
  4.  Make presentations to groups including but not limited to schools, hospitals, civic organizations, and privately organized clubs and groups regarding the existence of the program.
  5.  Coordinate conferences, meetings, and events which promote financial literacy and education.
2010 Acts, ch 1189, §47