No, your dependents are not required to file a return. One has Unearned Income under $1,150, and the Standard Deduction for the other is the larger of $1,150 or their Earned Income + $400.
However, if they have Earned Income they may want to file (indicating they are a dependent) if they paid Federal Tax on their wages.
Here's the Filing Requirements for Dependents for 2022.
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