State Requirements - Utah
Authorization:
SB 154 (1) The
State Board of Education shall establish rigorous curriculum and
graduation requirements under Section 53A-1-402, and consistent with
state and federal regulations, for grades 9 through 12 that, beginning
no later than with the graduating class of 2007 shall: (a) use
competency-based standards and assessments; (b) include instruction
that stresses general financial literacy from basic budgeting to
financial investments, including bankruptcy education; and (c) increase
graduation requirements in language arts, mathematics, and science to
exceed the existing credit requirements of 3.0 units in language arts,
2.0 units in mathematics, and 2.0 units in science.
Curriculum:
R277-700. The
Elementary and Secondary School Core Curriculum. Students Graduating
Through the 2009-2010 School Year: Financial Literacy Education (.5
credit) required for High School Graduation effective January 1, 2008.
The General Financial Literacy Core is designed for junior and senior
students and represents those standards of learning that are essential
and necessary for all students. The implementation of the ideas,
concepts, knowledge, and skills contained in the General Financial
Literacy Core will enable students to implement those decision-making
skills they must apply and use to become wise and knowledgeable
consumers, savers, investors, users of credit, money managers,
citizens, and members of a global workforce and society.
Status Description:
Financial Literacy Education (.5 credit) Required for High School Graduation 2009-2010. NEW REQUIREMENT 2011
Resources:
SB 0154 BILL
Board of Education Rule 277-700
Graduation Requirements
Personal Finance Standards
Personal Finance Brochure
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