Radio Report: Rep. Skyler Rude’s financial education bill clears state House

March 6, 2025

A bill to make financial education a graduation requirement for public high school students has passed the state House of Representatives. John Sattgast reports.

SATTGAST: House Bill 1285 by Walla Walla Republican Representative Skyler Rude would require all public high schools in Washington to provide financial education instruction aligned with state standards by the 2027 school year.

RUDE: “Young people that are exiting high school, some of their first decisions may include renting, understanding a lease, the renter’s insurance and the liability that is included in that; how to purchase, maybe, their first car.”

The measure would also make completing financial education courses a graduation requirement, starting with the class of 2031.

RUDE: “It’s really a great step for a person exiting high school to start off their life and their career on the right foot.”

SATTGAST: The bill now goes to the Senate for further consideration.

John Sattgast, the state Capitol.