Student Service Hours - Financial Literacy Course

SB 715 (2025) requires Maryland county boards of education to allow high school students to count hours from approved financial literacy courses toward their graduation requirement for student service hours, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. An "eligible" course must be offered by a higher education institution or approved organization, and approved by the county board. County boards determine how many hours of such a course fulfill the service requirement. The bill directs the State Board to create implementing regulations and takes effect July 1, 2025. It directly affects high school students and county education systems in Maryland.