Bill > SB289

This bill requires Alabama public schools to provide instruction on what is called the "success sequence," a framework suggesting that individuals who complete high school, obtain full-time employment, and marry before having children are less likely to experience poverty. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, students will receive instruction on the success sequence at least twice before graduating. The State Board of Education must develop standards and a model curriculum that describes the positive personal and societal outcomes associated with this sequence, drawing from academic studies by institutions like The Brookings Institution and the American Enterprise Institute. The curriculum can be presented through assemblies or incorporated into existing coursework and must be age-appropriate. The board is also tasked with creating a process to recruit, select, and train instructors to deliver this curriculum. The bill's findings emphasize statistics about family structure, poverty rates, and potential life outcomes, suggesting that children raised in stable, married-parent families are more likely to excel academically and avoid poverty. The legislation is set to become effective on October 1, 2025, aiming to provide students with guidance on life choices that may improve their long-term economic prospects.

Budget and Finance, Education

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