Hawaii HB619 mandates financial literacy education in public schools by the 2026-2027 school year.

Hawaii HB619 aims to ensure financial literacy education is integrated into public school curriculums by the 2026-2027 school year. Recognizing the importance of personal financial education for youth, the bill requires the board of education to adopt a policy directing public schools to include financial literacy in their curricula. This initiative seeks to equip students with essential skills to manage money, credit, and debt, preparing them for future roles as responsible workers, investors, and citizens.

Hawaii HB619 mandates financial literacy education in public schools by the 2026-2027 school year.

Hawaii HB619 aims to ensure financial literacy education is integrated into public school curriculums by the 2026-2027 school year. Recognizing the importance of personal financial education for youth, the bill requires the board of education to adopt a policy directing public schools to include financial literacy in their curricula. This initiative seeks to equip students with essential skills to manage money, credit, and debt, preparing them for future roles as responsible workers, investors, and citizens.