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Committee gives favorable report to bill promoting 'success sequence' messaging for students
Summary
Senate Bill 289, which the sponsor described as promoting three research-backed behaviors (graduate high school, work after high school, and marry before having children) associated with reduced likelihood of poverty, received a favorable committee report after brief discussion.
Senator Orr introduced Senate Bill 289, describing research commonly called the "success sequence" and saying the bill would promote three behaviors the sponsor said are associated with a lower likelihood of poverty by age 28. Orr framed the proposal as a research-based, simple message educators could give to middle- and high-school students: graduate from high school, obtain work after graduation if not pursuing college, and marry before having children.
Senators offered supportive comments about the sponsor’s intent to provide students with evidence-based guidance in classrooms and to give teachers a simple framework to discuss long-term goals. Senator Smitherman complimented Orr’s intent and tone, saying, "I wanna compliment your heart because you care." The committee adopted the bill and recorded the favorable report.
Vote: SB289 adopted and given a favorable report (15 Aye, 0 Nay).
