An Act establishing a personal finance education program for public schools; and providing for an effective date.

HB 339 requires Alaska public school districts to implement a mandatory personal finance education program for students in grades 9-12. The program, which must cover 15 specific topics including budgeting, debt management, taxes, insurance, and retirement planning, must be approved by the state education department. Students cannot receive a high school diploma without completing this program, though exceptions apply for students transferring after grade 10. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with the diploma requirement applying to graduates on or after January 1, 2027.