Hawaii HB936 mandates financial literacy education in public high schools to prepare students for economic stability.
Hawaii HB936 requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curriculum plan for public high schools. The curriculum will include topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, and economic principles. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, financial literacy will be a graduation requirement. The bill also mandates professional development for teachers and allows collaboration with other organizations to create engaging teaching materials.
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