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Bill would let financial‑literacy courses count toward Maryland’s service‑learning graduation hours
Summary
Supporters including the Maryland Council on Economic Education and UMBC told the Ways and Means Committee HB 326 would allow school boards to count approved financial literacy coursework or extracurriculars toward the 75 service‑learning hours required for graduation; local boards would set criteria and credit hours.
Delegate Cathy Forbes told the committee HB 326 would let students who participate in approved financial‑literacy coursework or extracurricular activities apply those hours to the state’s service‑learning graduation requirement.
Julie Weaver, executive director of…
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