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Prepared by: Katie Bender-Olson, Principal Attorney December 8, 2023
2023 Wisconsin Act 60
[2023 Assembly Bill 109]
Personal Financial Literacy
Credit for High School
Graduation
2023 WISCONSIN ACT 60
Wisconsin law prohibits school boards from issuing high school diplomas to students unless they
complete certain minimum credit requirements in specified subject areas. Students must complete at
least four credits of English, three credits of social studies, three credits of math, three credits of
science, 1.5 credits of physical education, and 0.5 credit of health.
2023 Wisconsin Act 60 creates an additional requirement for students to complete at least 0.5 credit of
personal financial literacy. The course must include financial mindset, education and employment,
money management, saving and investing, credit and debt, and risk management and insurance. The
requirement first applies to students graduating from high school in 2028.
Effective date: December 8, 2024
For a full history of the bill, visit the Legislature’s bill history page.
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