An Act To Require Personal Finance To Be Taught As A Separate Course In Order For A Student To Obtain A High School Diploma

This bill requires Maine high school students to complete a dedicated personal finance course as a separate graduation requirement, rather than integrating it into other subjects. It amends state education law to add "Personal finance - one course, which must be taught as a stand-alone course" to the diploma requirements. The policy directly affects all public high school students in Maine seeking a standard diploma. Students must successfully complete this specific course to meet graduation standards. The bill does not change existing requirements for other subjects like math, science, or social studies.