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HB 669

Permit AP Business fulfill high school financial lit requirement

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sean Brennan and 1 co-sponsor

Ohio bill allows AP Business course to satisfy state financial literacy graduation requirement, expanding course options while maintaining financial education mandate.

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Bill Summary · HB 669

Legislative bill overview

HB 669 allows students to satisfy Ohio's high school financial literacy requirement by completing the Advanced Placement (AP) Business course instead of a dedicated financial literacy course. The bill streamlines curriculum options while maintaining the state's mandate that students receive financial education before graduation.

Why is this important

Financial literacy is increasingly recognized as essential life skills, and this bill provides schools flexibility in how they deliver that content. It could reduce scheduling conflicts for students and allow AP Business courses—which cover business principles, economics, and financial concepts—to count toward graduation requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Content coverage gaps: AP Business may not comprehensively cover all personal financial topics (budgeting, credit management, debt) that dedicated financial literacy courses address
  • Equity concerns: AP courses typically require prerequisites and higher academic readiness; this could create disparate access to fulfilling the requirement across different student populations
  • Rigor equivalence: Questions about whether AP Business assessments adequately measure the specific financial literacy competencies the state deems necessary for all students

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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