mandatedsubject

noun
UK /ˈmæn.deɪ.tɪd ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/
US /ˈmæn.deɪ.t̬ɪd ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/

A mandated subject is a topic that someone in charge says everyone must learn or talk about.

Math is a mandated subject in every elementary school.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A topic that a law or rule says must be discussed in a meeting.

Safety training was a mandated subject at the company meeting.

3. A school class that students are not allowed to skip.

Health class became a mandated subject for all ninth graders.

4. Something a boss or leader orders people to focus on.

Customer service was the mandated subject of the weekly team talk.