# wa lawmakers may consider graduation changes

> wa lawmakers could update high school graduation standards by 2027.
- Title: wa lawmakers may consider graduation changes · Seattletimes
- Summary: wa lawmakers could update high school graduation standards by 2027. wa lawmakers may adopt changes to high school graduation requirements starting in 2028…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/education-lab/wa-lawmakers-may-consider-these-changes-for-high-school-grad-standards
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## wa state board proposal
the washington state board of education proposed changes to high school graduation requirements after over a year of deliberations.
## graduation pathways removed
students would no longer need to complete one of nine graduation pathways to demonstrate readiness for graduation.
## math and civics changes
algebra ii becomes default third year math, civics becomes full year by combining with world history, and every school must offer one credit financial education.
## futureready initiative
the futureready initiative has been in development since last year with a task force of government leaders, community organizations and businesses.
## legislative timeline
lawmakers will review the proposal during the 2027 session, with changes taking effect for the class of 2032 starting in fall 2028.
## implementation details
schools could add additional requirements, but the goal is to align standards with college and employer needs while building student schedule flexibility.
## Key takeaway

wa lawmakers may adopt changes to high school graduation requirements starting in 2028 for the class of 2032.