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ME LD1069

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthea Larsen Daughtry

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • High school students in Maine would be required to complete a stand-alone personal finance course to graduate

  • Personal finance instruction would be removed from the social studies/history requirement, where it is currently grouped with American history, government, and civics

  • The personal finance course would become the sixth distinct subject area required for a high school diploma, joining English, math, social studies, science, and fine arts

  • Amends Title 20-A MRSA §4722, which governs minimum high school diploma requirements

Legislative Description

Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Review Personal Finance Course Offerings in Maine Schools and Convene a Working Group of Relevant Stakeholders

School Policies

Last Action

HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

7/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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