Bill
LD 1069
Overview: LD 1069 - An Act To Require Personal Finance To Be Taught As A Separate Course In Order For A Student To Obtain A High School DiplomaStatus: HELD BY THE GOVERNORIntroduce
Overview: LD 1069 - An Act To Require Personal Finance To Be Taught As A Separate Course In Order For A Student To Obtain A High School Diploma
Status: HELD BY THE GOVERNOR
Introduced: March 14, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to make personal finance education a mandatory requirement for high school graduation in the state. The goal is to ensure students gain essential knowledge and skills in managing personal finances, budgeting, saving, investing, and making informed financial decisions.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all public high schools to offer a standalone personal finance course
- Mandates successful completion of the personal finance course as a graduation requirement
- Directs the state Department of Education to develop curriculum standards and guidelines for the personal finance course
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- All public high school students would be required to take and pass the personal finance course to graduate
- High schools would need to adjust their curriculum and staffing to accommodate the new graduation requirement
- The state Department of Education would be responsible for establishing the course standards and overseeing implementation
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently being held by the governor, meaning its final status is uncertain. If signed into law, the personal finance course requirement would likely be phased in over several years to allow schools time to prepare.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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