State Board of Education - Financial Literacy - Graduation Requirement

SB 592 requires Maryland public high schools to add a standalone personal financial literacy course as a graduation requirement, effective for students graduating in 2030 or later. The bill mandates that students complete at least one semester of this course in grades 11 or 12, with county boards of education determining curriculum and materials while aligning with state standards. Successful completion earns students at least 0.5 credits toward their diploma, and counties may allow this credit to satisfy remaining requirements through existing courses like business or social studies. The State Board of Education must establish the graduation requirement, and the law takes effect July 1, 2026.