Texas HB2008 mandates personal financial literacy and economics courses for high school students in public schools.
HB2008 amends the Texas Education Code to require the State Board of Education to mandate that high school students complete a course in personal financial literacy and economics, along with other specified courses. This change applies to students entering ninth grade starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill also outlines the curriculum requirements for the foundation high school program, including credits in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and other areas. The changes take effect with the 2025-2026 school year.
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