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This bill establishes a mandatory financial literacy education program for all high school students in Alaska, requiring school districts to provide instruction equivalent to a half-credit course for students in grades 9-12. The comprehensive program must cover 15 specific financial topics, including banking, budgeting, debt management, loan applications, insurance, taxes, fraud prevention, savings, investments, retirement accounts, inheritance, financial aid, and notably includes a unique provision about financial implications for Native corporation members. Students must complete this program to receive a high school diploma, with a limited exception for transfer students who enter after 10th grade. The state's education department will curate and maintain a list of open educational resources (free, adaptable learning materials) to support districts in implementing the program. The bill is set to apply to students graduating on or after January 1, 2027, with implementation beginning July 1, 2026, giving schools time to develop and integrate the required curriculum.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB90