Bill > SB283

This bill expands the grade levels in which West Virginia high school students can complete a required half-credit personal finance course. Starting with students entering 9th grade in the 2024-2025 school year, students will now be able to take the personal finance course during 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade to satisfy the graduation requirement. The bill applies retroactively, meaning students who have already taken the course in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade prior to the bill's effective date will still meet the requirement. The legislation aims to better prepare students to manage their personal finances by ensuring they receive fundamental financial education before graduating high school. The State Board of Education is tasked with developing implementation guidance, including curriculum, content standards, teacher certification requirements, and how the course may fulfill existing graduation requirements, with this guidance to be issued before July 1, 2024. The bill reflects the Legislature's belief that understanding personal finance is crucial for students' future financial well-being.

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