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Board approves 0.5-credit personal financial literacy graduation requirement under WI 2023 Act 60

Summary

The School District of St. Croix Falls board voted unanimously to adopt a 0.5-credit Personal Financial Literacy graduation requirement in compliance with WI 2023 Act 60; motion passed by voice vote on Jan. 14.

The School District of St. Croix Falls Board of Education voted on Jan. 14 to require a 0.5-credit Personal Financial Literacy course for graduation in compliance with WI 2023 Act 60. The motion, made by Steven Bont and seconded by Matthew Brice, passed by majority voice vote with all four voting yes.

Board policy 345.6 (Graduation Requirements) was cited during the motion; the board approved the change as presented. The action aligns the district with state law updates requiring a minimum personal finance instruction for high school graduation.

Why it matters: The requirement affects course planning and student schedules in the high school and will be implemented for upcoming graduating cohorts according to district policy and scheduling processes.

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