diff --git a/benefits/core/models.py b/benefits/core/models.py
index 64a097587..25525d918 100644
--- a/benefits/core/models.py
+++ b/benefits/core/models.py
@@ -313,6 +313,12 @@ def clean(self):
         template_errors = []
 
         if self.active:
+            for flow in self.enrollment_flows.all():
+                try:
+                    flow.clean()
+                except ValidationError:
+                    raise ValidationError(f"Invalid EnrollmentFlow: {flow.label}")
+
             message = "This field is required for active transit agencies."
             needed = dict(
                 short_name=self.short_name,
@@ -625,8 +631,6 @@ def clean(self):
                 field_errors.update(reenrollment_error_template=ValidationError("Required when supports expiration is True."))
 
         if self.transit_agency and self.transit_agency.active:
-            self.transit_agency.clean()
-
             if self.claims_provider:
                 message = "Required for claims verification."
                 needed = dict(
diff --git a/tests/pytest/core/test_models.py b/tests/pytest/core/test_models.py
index 021e6dd33..679170414 100644
--- a/tests/pytest/core/test_models.py
+++ b/tests/pytest/core/test_models.py
@@ -630,6 +630,18 @@ def test_TransitAgency_clean_templates(model_TransitAgency_inactive, template_at
         model_TransitAgency_inactive.clean()
 
 
+@pytest.mark.django_db
+def test_TransitAgency_clean_dirty_flow(model_TransitAgency, model_EnrollmentFlow, model_ClaimsProvider):
+    # partially setup the EnrollmentFlow
+    # missing scope and claims
+    model_EnrollmentFlow.claims_provider = model_ClaimsProvider
+    model_EnrollmentFlow.transit_agency = model_TransitAgency
+
+    # clean the agency, and expect an invalid EnrollmentFlow error
+    with pytest.raises(ValidationError, match=f"Invalid EnrollmentFlow: {model_EnrollmentFlow.label}"):
+        model_TransitAgency.clean()
+
+
 @pytest.mark.django_db
 def test_EnrollmentEvent_create(model_TransitAgency, model_EnrollmentFlow):
     ts = timezone.now()