Hawaii HB936 mandates financial literacy education in public high schools, requiring a statewide curriculum plan and teacher training.

Hawaii HB936 aims to enhance financial literacy among high school students by mandating a statewide financial literacy curriculum plan. The bill requires the Department of Education to develop and implement this plan, integrating financial literacy into existing coursework. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, all public high schools must offer financial literacy as a graduation requirement, covering topics like budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, and economic principles.

Hawaii HB936 mandates financial literacy education in public high schools, requiring a statewide curriculum plan and teacher training.

Hawaii HB936 aims to enhance financial literacy among high school students by mandating a statewide financial literacy curriculum plan. The bill requires the Department of Education to develop and implement this plan, integrating financial literacy into existing coursework. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, all public high schools must offer financial literacy as a graduation requirement, covering topics like budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, and economic principles.