Committee Hears Broad Support and Implementation Concerns for Bill Making Financial Education a Graduation Requirement
Senate Bill 58 49 would require Washington high school students to meet state financial education learning standards to graduate, with instruction beginning in 2029–30 and the graduation requirement phased in for the class of 2033; students and nonprofits largely supported the bill while school leaders warned of unfunded mandates and limited instructional time.
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A Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee hearing on Senate Bill 58 49 focused on whether Washington should require financial education as a condition of high school graduation.
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