Financial Literacy & Economics Graduation Requirement Reference

Montana

State Standards

Montana enacted HB 535 on May 3, 2023, mandating a half-credit in economics or personal finance for high school graduation, starting with the 2026 class. This can be integrated into existing social studies, math, or CTE courses.

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9th-12th Grades

Additional Montana Resources

Montana has 487 school districts, operating 1,453 schools, employing over 33,039 teachers, and teaching more than 159,399 students. Here's some additional helpful resources for financial education standards in Montana:

Office of Public Instruction: Resources Graduation Requirement Reference Financial Education Coalition