Washington Board of Education wants to overhaul high school graduation requirements

The Washington Board of Education has launched a multi-year initiative to rework the state’s high school graduation requirements, arguing that the current standards fall short of “fully preparing all students for success.”

The initiative, “FutureReady,” is part of the Board of Education’s 2025 legislative platform, which was approved by members on Thursday. The board is requesting an additional $273,000 in the upcoming 2025-2027 budget from the Legislature for FutureReady.

The board’s request points to “widespread concern” among students, educators and employers that current graduation requirements don’t prepare students with skills needed in a modern world, such as technology literacy, financial education and cultural understanding.

“The state risks leaving its students inadequately prepared for the future, with consequences extending well beyond their high school years,” the board’s request warns.

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