Hawaii SB1277 mandates financial literacy education in public high schools to prepare students for economic stability.
Hawaii SB1277 requires the Department of Education to create a financial literacy curriculum for public high schools, ensuring students learn essential skills such as budgeting, saving, investing, and credit management. The curriculum will be integrated into existing coursework and will be a graduation requirement starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The Department of Education will also provide professional development for teachers and may collaborate with other organizations to develop teaching materials.
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