Hawaii HB865 mandates financial literacy education in public schools from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Hawaii HB865 requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a financial literacy curriculum for public school students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, kindergarten through eighth-grade students will receive financial literacy instruction, covering topics such as the true cost of credit, managing credit cards, and understanding home mortgages. Students in grades nine through twelve will complete a half-credit financial literacy course, which will be required for graduation.

Hawaii HB865 mandates financial literacy education in public schools from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Hawaii HB865 requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a financial literacy curriculum for public school students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, kindergarten through eighth-grade students will receive financial literacy instruction, covering topics such as the true cost of credit, managing credit cards, and understanding home mortgages. Students in grades nine through twelve will complete a half-credit financial literacy course, which will be required for graduation.