The bill amends the Education Code to enhance the curriculum requirements for high school students in Texas by incorporating a personal financial literacy course. Specifically, it modifies Subsection (b-1) to require students to complete one credit in personal financial literacy, replacing the previous requirement of economics. Additionally, it introduces Subsection (b-24), which allows students to fulfill the personal financial literacy requirement by successfully completing an advanced placement course deemed equivalent by the State Board of Education. The bill also repeals Subsection (b-22) and outlines that these changes will apply to students entering the ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year or later.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the State Board of Education to develop a list of free and publicly available curricula for personal financial literacy courses and to seek funding for these courses. The changes aim to better prepare students for financial responsibilities in adulthood by ensuring they receive education in personal finance as part of their high school experience. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.002, Education Code 28.0021 (Education Code 28)
House Committee Report: Education Code 28.025 (Education Code 28)