An Act To Add A Personal Finance Course To The State Graduation Requirements In High Schools

This bill requires all Maine high schools to include one year of personal finance instruction as part of the mathematics curriculum needed for a high school diploma. It changes the state's graduation requirement from two years of math to three years, with the personal finance component counting toward that total. The law mandates the state education commissioner to develop resources and annual reports to help schools implement the course, including collaboration with financial institutions and literacy organizations. This directly affects all Maine high school students seeking a diploma, ensuring they receive foundational money management education before graduation.