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DelawareHB 203 -HA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DELAWARE ACT.

Sponsored By: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

High schools must teach financial literacy

All districts and charter schools that serve high school students must offer at least a 1/2 credit Financial Literacy course. The course uses a state-aligned curriculum with assessments. Districts and charters provide training opportunities for teachers. The Department of Education adds financial literacy to Social Studies standards, with State Board approval.

School partners can fund scholarships, speakers

Districts and charter schools are encouraged to partner with public or private groups to enrich the course. Partners can provide guest speakers, student competitions, scholarships, and teacher training. These partnerships are voluntary.

Teacher certification for finance course

The Department of Education and the Professional Standards Board set the certification needed to teach the Financial Literacy credit. Teachers must hold the required certification to award the credit.

Financial literacy now required to graduate

Beginning with students entering 9th grade in the 2026–2027 school year, students must pass a 1/2 credit Financial Literacy course to receive a Delaware high school diploma. The credit counts as part of the Social Studies requirement.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeff Hilovsky

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Richard G. Collins

    Republican • House

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Timothy D. Dukes

    Republican • House

  • Ronald E. Gray

    Republican • House

  • Kevin S Hensley

    Republican • House

  • Gerald W. Hocker

    Republican • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Valerie Jones Giltner

    Republican • House

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Kamela T Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael F. Smith

    Republican • House

  • Charles S Postles Jr.

    Republican • House

  • Bryan W. Shupe

    Republican • House

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. HS 1 for HB 203 - Signed by Governor

    9/19/2025Governor

  2. HS 1 for HB 203 - Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT

    6/26/2025House

  3. HS 1 for HB 203 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NOT VOTING

    6/25/2025Senate

  4. HS 1 for HB 203 - - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/25/2025Senate

  5. Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 203

    6/24/2025House

  6. HS 1 for HB 203 - Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    6/24/2025Senate

  7. HS 1 for HB 203 - Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

    6/12/2025Senate

  8. HS 1 for HB 203 - Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

    6/12/2025House

  9. HS 1 for HB 203 - Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 3 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits

    6/11/2025House

  10. Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 203

    6/10/2025House

  11. Amendment HA 1 to HB 203 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    6/5/2025House

  12. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

    5/20/2025House

Bill Text

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    5/20/2025

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