Most states require students to complete a standalone course in personal finance or at least require one to be offered

Status of personal finance education across the U.S. in 2026

Notes: Most states require personal finance be included in the state curriculum with the exception of California, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C. In states like Montana and South Dakota, students are required to complete a course in personal finance or economics.
Chart: Monday Morning EconomistSource: Council for Economic Education | Survey of the StatesCreated with Datawrapper