Pubic K-12 education, instruction on success sequence required, State Board of Education to develop model curriculum and adopt rules
The bill aims to influence K-12 educational practices statewide, setting a standardized framework for what students should learn regarding economic literacy and the importance of familial structures. Instructors will be specially trained to deliver this curriculum, which will incorporate various academic studies that demonstrate the positive outcomes associated with the success sequence. This could lead to broader discussions around the role of education in shaping social outcomes and economic stability for future generations.
SB289 mandates the development of a 'success sequence' curriculum by the State Board of Education for implementation in local schools by the 2026-2027 academic year. This curriculum is designed to be delivered at least twice to students before graduation and will focus on critical milestones intended to bolster economic success among youths and young adults. The bill recognizes the importance of completing high school, securing full employment, and marrying prior to having children as key factors that significantly reduce poverty rates in adulthood.
Notably, SB289 could lead to debates surrounding the implications of teaching family structures and milestones as essentials for economic success. Critics may argue that the bill promotes a specific family narrative and overlooks the diversity of family configurations and their equally valid approaches to economic stability. Furthermore, the effectiveness of such educational interventions may be challenged, with opponents questioning whether a curriculum can truly influence personal life choices and socioeconomic outcomes.