HI SB1277

Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curriculum for public high school students in grades 9-12, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

Mandates financial literacy instruction as a graduation requirement, covering budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, taxes, loans, fraud prevention, and entrepreneurship

Establishes a coordinator position within the department's Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design to oversee curriculum implementation and conduct reviews every three years

Requires professional development for teachers including workshops, summer programs, online resources, and approved training from financial education organizations

Directs the department to finalize curriculum guidelines and publish an implementation plan by December 31, 2025, with pilot programs to be conducted before full rollout