HI SR192

Requests the Board of Education and Department of Education to revise Hawaii public high school graduation requirements to mandate successful completion of a standalone financial literacy course

Currently, the Department requires Class of 2030 students to complete a financial literacy educational opportunity documented through their Personal Transition Plan, but the Board of Education never formally voted on this requirement

A 2024 Financial Literacy Task Force expressed concerns that incorporating financial literacy into the Personal Transition Plan may be too late for impactful education and recommended a dedicated standalone course instead

As of November 2025, 30 states guarantee a standalone personal finance course for high school students, and a 2025 HawaiiKidsCAN survey found 90% of industry and community members advocate for a half- or full-credit financial literacy course

The implementation plan should include teacher professional development pathways, funding source identification, student completion tracking, and a curriculum incorporating community input and real-world learning opportunities