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This bill aims to make financial education instruction a mandatory graduation requirement for high school students in Washington state. Recognizing the critical importance of personal finance knowledge for economic well-being, the legislature intends to ensure all students receive financial education instruction by the 2029-30 school year. Beginning with the graduating class of 2033, students must meet high school learning standards related to financial education to graduate. The bill requires school districts to provide financial education that aligns with state learning standards, offering various methods of instruction including regular classes, online learning, and other opportunities. The state board of education will develop recommendations for implementing this requirement, consulting with various stakeholders including educators, students, parents, and employers. School districts must submit reports about their current financial education offerings, and the financial education public-private partnership will create a statewide implementation plan. The bill includes provisions for publicizing these new requirements, monitoring compliance, and providing flexibility for students who may have resided outside the state. Notably, the legislation builds upon previous efforts to support financial education, such as establishing a public-private partnership in 2004 and adopting financial education learning standards in 2015.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5080&Year=2025&Initiative=false