House Bill 178, also known as the "Success Sequence Act," aims to promote a structured approach to personal development and family formation among students in Tennessee. The bill introduces the concept of "success sequence," which outlines a recommended order of life events: obtaining a high school diploma, entering the workforce or pursuing further education, getting married, and then having children. This sequence is intended to highlight the benefits of marriage and stable family structures, as research indicates that children raised in such environments tend to have better educational and economic outcomes.

To implement this initiative, the bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated by adding a new subdivision that defines the "success sequence" and requires educational institutions to provide instruction on the positive personal and societal outcomes associated with following this sequence. 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