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Mar 11, 2026506 views1 min read

Only 27 U.S. States require schools to offer a personal finance course.

Despite the growing recognition of the importance of financial literacy, only 27 states mandate a personal finance course.

Only 27 U.S. States require schools to offer a personal finance course.
Source:NEA

Despite the growing recognition of the importance of financial literacy, only 27 states mandate a personal finance course.

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