Capitol Report with Rep. Skyler Rude: Requiring K-12 financial education

January 30, 2025

Rep. Skyler Rude, R-Walla Walla, discusses House Bill 1285, which aims to require student participation in financial education courses. While opportunities for these courses exist, this bill represents the next step in ensuring students receive at least some essential financial literacy skills as part of their graduation requirements. Rude also highlights efforts to address concerns about universities mandating dormitory living for freshmen, emphasizing the need for flexibility and fairness in higher education policies.