HI SB605

Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curriculum for all public school students in kindergarten through grade 12, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

Students in grades K-8 must receive financial literacy instruction covering topics including credit costs, credit card management, borrowing for large purchases, home mortgages, and credit scoring

High school students (grades 9-12) must complete a one-half credit course in financial literacy with a passing grade required for graduation

High school curriculum must meet standards from the Council for Economic Education's Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics and 2013 National Standards for Financial Literacy, plus include planning and paying for postsecondary education

Board of Education must provide professional development to teachers and approve courses/providers for financial literacy training before teachers can instruct these courses