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MD SB638

MD SB638
Education - Student Service Hours - Financial Literacy Course


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Introduced
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring each county board of education, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, to allow completion of an eligible financial literacy courses to be applied toward fulfillment of the student service hours high school graduation requirement for the number of hours determined by the county board.

AI Summary

This bill requires each county board of education in Maryland, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, to allow the completion of an "eligible financial literacy course" to be applied towards fulfilling the student service hours high school graduation requirement. The bill defines an "eligible financial literacy course" as a course that provides instructional content on financial literacy concepts, offered at an institution of higher education, approved by the county board, or offered by an organization approved by the county board. The State Board is required to adopt regulations to carry out this law, which takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (09:00:00 2/23/2024 ) (on 02/23/2024)

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