Illinois HB2594 mandates a personal finance course for high school students starting in 2028.
HB2594 requires Illinois public high school students entering the 9th grade in the 2028-2029 school year to complete a one-semester personal finance course before graduation. The course covers topics like budgeting, investing, credit, and insurance. The State Board of Education will set the curriculum standards and may review them every five years. Schools can use private funds to support the course. The bill also mandates a civics course focusing on government institutions and current issues.
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