Hawaii SB1277 mandates financial literacy education in public high schools starting in 2026-2027.

Hawaii SB1277 requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curriculum for public high schools. The curriculum will cover topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, taxes, loans, fraud prevention, and economic principles. Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, financial literacy will be a graduation requirement. The bill also mandates professional development for teachers, integration of financial literacy into existing coursework, and collaboration with various organizations to develop teaching materials.

Hawaii SB1277 mandates financial literacy education in public high schools starting in 2026-2027.

Hawaii SB1277 requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curriculum for public high schools. The curriculum will cover topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, taxes, loans, fraud prevention, and economic principles. Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, financial literacy will be a graduation requirement. The bill also mandates professional development for teachers, integration of financial literacy into existing coursework, and collaboration with various organizations to develop teaching materials.