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This bill requires the Texas State Board of Education to develop and mandate instruction about the "Success Sequence" for public school students, which is defined as a three-step process for achieving economic prosperity: obtaining at least a high school degree with additional workforce training, securing full-time employment, and marrying before having children. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, students in 6th and 10th grades will receive instruction on this sequence at least twice before graduation. The curriculum must be based on academic studies from institutions like the Brookings Institution and the American Enterprise Institute, and will describe the positive personal and societal outcomes associated with following these steps. The instruction can be incorporated into existing health, economics, or personal financial literacy classes, and the State Board of Education may partner with Texas-based nonprofit organizations experienced in teaching the Success Sequence to develop the curriculum. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to provide students with evidence-based guidance for achieving economic stability and personal success.

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