Economics Arkansas Endorses AP Business with Personal Finance as a High-Quality Option for Financial Literacy Education
Leading state nonprofit recognizes new AP course aligned with national standards for personal finance education
Economics Arkansas announced its endorsement of the Advanced Placement (AP) Business with Personal Finance course. The organization is advocating for the course to be recognized as a pathway for Arkansas students to fulfill the state’s personal financial literacy graduation requirement.
Arkansas is one of several states involved in this national initiative, which is supported by the Council for Economic Education (CEE) and the College Board. Formally recognizing the course would raise academic standards, expand student access to high-quality financial literacy education and better prepare Arkansas graduates for financial life after high school.
“Every Arkansas student deserves to graduate with the financial knowledge and skills to navigate adult life successfully,” said Kathleen Lawson, executive director of Economics Arkansas. “AP Business with Personal Finance is designed to equip generations with the tools needed to become financially savvy at a college level of rigor. Recognizing this course is the right move for students, for districts and for Arkansas.”
