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AB 990

Relating to: personal financial literacy high school graduation requirement.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elijah Behnke and 32 co-sponsors

Wisconsin requires high school students to complete personal financial literacy courses for graduation, advancing through committee with amendments toward final passage.

Referred to committee on Rules
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Bill Summary · AB 990

Legislative bill overview

AB 990 requires Wisconsin high school students to complete a personal financial literacy course as a condition for graduation. The bill has advanced through the Education Committee with a recommended amendment and is now in the Rules Committee for final procedural review before a floor vote.

Why is this important

Financial literacy education directly impacts students' long-term economic outcomes, affecting their ability to manage debt, save, invest, and make sound financial decisions. This requirement standardizes personal finance instruction across Wisconsin schools, addressing gaps in practical money management education that many students currently lack.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and logistics: Schools must develop or adopt curriculum and allocate instructional time, potentially requiring additional resources or restructuring of existing course requirements
  • Curriculum standards and content: Disagreement over what topics should be mandatory (budgeting, credit, investing, taxes, retirement planning) and whether one-size-fits-all standards serve diverse student needs
  • Trade-offs with other requirements: Adding a graduation requirement may displace other coursework, raising questions about educational priorities and whether financial literacy should replace existing courses rather than supplement them

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

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