Alaska HB339 establishes a mandatory personal finance education program for high school students.

HB339 mandates that each school district in Alaska establish a personal finance education program for students in grades nine through twelve. The program must cover various financial topics, including managing accounts, budgeting, credit, and retirement accounts. The Department of Education will curate a list of approved open educational resources to aid schools. Students must complete the program to receive a high school diploma, with exceptions for those transferring in after grade 10. The law applies to students graduating on or after January 1, 2027.

Alaska HB339 establishes a mandatory personal finance education program for high school students.

HB339 mandates that each school district in Alaska establish a personal finance education program for students in grades nine through twelve. The program must cover various financial topics, including managing accounts, budgeting, credit, and retirement accounts. The Department of Education will curate a list of approved open educational resources to aid schools. Students must complete the program to receive a high school diploma, with exceptions for those transferring in after grade 10. The law applies to students graduating on or after January 1, 2027.