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This bill addresses learning standards and graduation requirements in Washington state, focusing on computer science and financial education. It directs the State Board of Education to review and recommend adjustments to graduation requirements to ensure students can demonstrate competency in computer science and financial education. The board must consult with various stakeholders, including students, parents, educators, and employers, and consider how to incorporate these competencies into graduation requirements. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction is tasked with reviewing and updating computer science and financial education learning standards, identifying foundational standards for graduation purposes. The bill also requires the State Board of Education to collect information from school districts about existing computer science and financial education courses, assessment methods, and potential implementation challenges. Additionally, the bill makes technical amendments to existing laws regarding learning standards, assessment, and educational resources. The provisions are set to expire on August 1, 2027, ensuring a time-limited approach to these educational improvements. The overall goal is to enhance students' preparedness in critical skills like computer science and financial literacy by potentially integrating them more formally into high school graduation requirements.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5327&Year=2025&Initiative=false