House Bill 178, known as the "Success Sequence Act," aims to promote a structured approach to achieving personal and societal success through a defined sequence of life events. The bill introduces the term "success sequence," which outlines a recommended order for individuals to follow: obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent, entering the workforce or pursuing further education, getting married, and then having children. This sequence is based on research indicating that individuals who follow this path tend to experience better economic and social outcomes.

Additionally, the bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated to require educational instruction on the benefits of the success sequence, emphasizing the positive personal and societal outcomes associated with this approach. The new legal language mandates that schools provide evidence and instruction regarding these outcomes, thereby integrating this concept into the educational curriculum. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to the 2025-2026 school year and subsequent years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-1301, 49-6-1304(a), 49-6-1304