Maryland HB943 establishes a financial literacy graduation requirement for high school students.

Maryland HB943 mandates that the State Board of Education establish a financial literacy graduation requirement for public high school students. This requirement involves a standalone course, at least a semester in length, taught in grades 9 or 10. The course must align with the state's personal financial literacy education standards for grades 3-12. County boards are authorized to determine the curriculum, instructional materials, and departmental placement of the course. Beginning with the graduating class of 2030, students must successfully complete this course to graduate.

Maryland HB943 establishes a financial literacy graduation requirement for high school students.

Maryland HB943 mandates that the State Board of Education establish a financial literacy graduation requirement for public high school students. This requirement involves a standalone course, at least a semester in length, taught in grades 9 or 10. The course must align with the state's personal financial literacy education standards for grades 3-12. County boards are authorized to determine the curriculum, instructional materials, and departmental placement of the course. Beginning with the graduating class of 2030, students must successfully complete this course to graduate.