A bill passed in the Tennessee House of Representatives, pictured here, and the Senate will require schools to teach kids a “success sequence,’ including that marriage should come before childbearing.(Photo: John Partipilo)
Tennessee public schools could soon be required to teach the “success sequence” — that the keys to future success are to graduate high school; enter the workforce or pursue postsecondary education; marry, and then have children. The state joins others around the country introducing legislation around the controversial education idea.
The state House approved the bill, 73-20, on Monday, sending the legislation to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature. The Tennessee Senate previously passed the bill in a 25-5 vote…