Delaware schools require money skills course for graduation

School districts and charter schools that serve high school students must provide at least a half-credit in financial literacy. This applies to Delaware school districts and charter schools serving high school students. The course must use rigorous materials, include assessments, and align with current Financial Literacy Standards. Local education agencies must make initial and ongoing professional learning available to teachers. Students entering grade 9 in the 2026–2027 school year must complete the half-credit to graduate. It may count toward social studies or elective credits.

The Department of Education and the Professional Standards Board must determine what certification educators need to teach the financial literacy credit. The determination covers educators who teach the required credit.

The Department of Education must adopt or update rules to carry out the law. The duty applies to the Department of Education. The State Board of Education must approve the rules.