SB497

Hawaii SB497 mandates financial literacy education in high schools starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Hawaii SB497 aims to enhance financial education for high school students by requiring the teaching of financial literacy in the existing personal transition plan course. This bill emphasizes the importance of financial skills, personal financial management, budgeting, and credit management. It seeks to address the lack of financial education in schools, which has historically resulted in low grades for the state's financial literacy programs.