KSDE tells House Education committee how state is implementing financial literacy, computer science and civics programs

Gabrielle Hall, legislative coordinator for the Kansas Department of Education, told the House Committee on Education in an informational hearing that the agency has begun implementing recent legislation and grant programs in three areas: financial literacy, computer science and civics.

The most immediate change is a new financial literacy graduation requirement that Hall said ‘‘does start in the current school year, so 24, 25, with our class of 2028,’’ and that the requirement is implemented as a half‑credit high‑school course. Hall said districts were encouraged to offer financial literacy earlier than required and that standards were developed ‘‘in collaboration with the National Council For Economic Education and Jumpstart.’’

Why it matters: Committee members said they want clear, district‑level guidance so local schools implement comparable coursework. Representative Steve Hubert, 90th District, asked whether the State Board of Education has issued…