Requesting the Board of Education to revise public high school graduation requirements to include a standalone financial literacy course.

The bill requests the Board of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to revise public high school graduation requirements to include successful completion of a standalone financial literacy course. This follows studies showing that financial literacy education improves financial behaviors. The resolution also requests the Board to develop pathways for teacher training, identify funding sources, track student completion, and create a curriculum plan with community input.

Requesting the Board of Education to revise public high school graduation requirements to include a standalone financial literacy course.

The bill requests the Board of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to revise public high school graduation requirements to include successful completion of a standalone financial literacy course. This follows studies showing that financial literacy education improves financial behaviors. The resolution also requests the Board to develop pathways for teacher training, identify funding sources, track student completion, and create a curriculum plan with community input.