Senate Bill No. 1742 mandates the inclusion of instruction on the "Success Sequence" in public school curricula for students in grades 6 and 10, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The Success Sequence is defined as a series of evidence-based milestones aimed at helping young adults achieve economic prosperity, which includes obtaining a high school diploma, securing full-time employment, and marrying before having children. The State Board of Education is tasked with developing a curriculum that outlines the positive outcomes associated with following this sequence, drawing from established academic studies.

Additionally, the bill allows the State Board of Education to collaborate with Texas-based nonprofit organizations that have experience in teaching the Success Sequence to assist in curriculum development. Schools are required to provide this instruction in a manner consistent with the new guidelines, which may be integrated into existing subjects such as health, economics, or personal financial literacy. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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