California now requires all high schoolers to take a financial literacy course
California became the 26th state to mandate a one-semester personal finance course for all public high school students, starting in autumn 2027.
Why it mattersTeenagers learn money skills before they start working instead of after. They gain practical tools for earning, saving, and avoiding debt as adults.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but Australian policymakers could adopt similar models to teach school leavers financial management before they enter the workforce.
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