SB605

Hawaii SB605 mandates financial literacy education in public schools from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Hawaii SB605 requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a financial literacy curricula plan for public school students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, financial literacy instruction will be provided for students in kindergarten through grade eight, and a half-credit course will be required for graduation in grades nine through twelve. The curriculum will include topics such as the true cost of credit, managing credit cards, borrowing for large purchases, home mortgages, credit scoring, and planning for postsecondary education.