Washington SB5849 mandates financial education as a high school graduation requirement starting with the class of 2033.

Washington SB5849 establishes financial education as a graduation requirement for high school students, effective with the class of 2033. The bill directs the state board of education to recommend adjustments to graduation requirements and educational offerings to ensure students have adequate opportunity to meet these standards. School districts must publicize financial education offerings and the associated graduation requirement to students and their parents. The state board of education is tasked with reviewing and monitoring financial education offerings to ensure compliance.

Washington SB5849 mandates financial education as a high school graduation requirement starting with the class of 2033.

Washington SB5849 establishes financial education as a graduation requirement for high school students, effective with the class of 2033. The bill directs the state board of education to recommend adjustments to graduation requirements and educational offerings to ensure students have adequate opportunity to meet these standards. School districts must publicize financial education offerings and the associated graduation requirement to students and their parents. The state board of education is tasked with reviewing and monitoring financial education offerings to ensure compliance.