The bill proposes the enactment of sections 3301.0717 and 3313.6025 of the Revised Code, which focus on implementing a "success sequence" curriculum for students in grades six to twelve. The "success sequence" is defined as a framework suggesting that individuals who complete high school, secure full-time employment, and marry before having children are significantly less likely to experience poverty in adulthood. The Department of Education and Workforce is tasked with developing standards and a model curriculum based on this framework, which will include evidence of its positive outcomes. Additionally, a committee comprising school board members and parents will review the curriculum and instructional materials.
Furthermore, each school district is required to provide instruction on the success sequence that aligns with the standards developed by the Department. This instruction must be integrated into existing courses, and districts are permitted to utilize and modify the model curriculum as needed. The Department will also establish rules to ensure the effective administration of this section, ensuring that all guidelines are based on the best available research regarding the success sequence's benefits.