Washington’s Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 682

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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High school students in Washington may soon have more options to connect coursework with their career plans.

In the first comprehensive update to graduation requirements in over a decade, the state Board of Education is retooling the current framework with an eye to better prepare students for life after graduation.

Washington high school students are required to complete 24 credit hours. That number won’t change, but personalized credit opportunities would be expanded. …

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