HI HCR209

Department of Education requested to establish an economic and financial management literacy course at each public high school as part of the social studies curriculum

Course completion must be required prior to student graduation from high school

Board of Education requested to develop curriculum, materials, and guidelines based on national standards and the needs of Hawaii's youth

Resolution cites studies showing 87% of teenagers lack knowledge of personal finance and 55% of teens want to learn money management skills

Certified copies to be transmitted to the Board of Education and Superintendent of Education