California SB612 mandates high school graduation requirements, including personal finance and ethnic studies courses.

California SB612 amends the Education Code to update high school graduation requirements. Starting from the 2028-29 school year, local educational agencies must offer a one-semester course in career technical education. For the 2027-28 school year, a one-semester course in personal finance is required. Starting from the 2029-30 school year, a one-semester course in ethnic studies is mandated. The bill also allows local educational agencies to eliminate certain locally required courses to accommodate these new requirements.

California SB612 mandates high school graduation requirements, including personal finance and ethnic studies courses.

California SB612 amends the Education Code to update high school graduation requirements. Starting from the 2028-29 school year, local educational agencies must offer a one-semester course in career technical education. For the 2027-28 school year, a one-semester course in personal finance is required. Starting from the 2029-30 school year, a one-semester course in ethnic studies is mandated. The bill also allows local educational agencies to eliminate certain locally required courses to accommodate these new requirements.