Grade A for the Class of 2027. In July 2023, the governor signed into law a bill that adds personal financial management and financial literacy to the state's required program of instruction for public schools. This law adds a half-credit of personal financial management and financial literacy to the high school graduation requirements beginning with the graduating Class of 2027. The course can count as either a humanities credit or as an elective credit and will not add to students' existing required credits for high school graduation. The DOE is required to provide curriculum and resources to help local school boards develop the course, which must include instruction on banking, investing, savings, the handling of personal finance matters, and the impact of using credit cards and debit cards. In his press release announcing his signing of this bill, Governor Lamont stated: "This course will help give every student a better shot at financial success, particularly those who are not fortunate enough to be given the opportunity or the resources to receive this kind of instruction at home. Financial education is as important as math, science, and reading."
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