Breaking: Success Sequence Bill Passes House, Will Head to Governor After Senate Concurrence
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed the Success Sequence Bill (originally SB156, amended into SB276) this afternoon by a 58-36 vote. The bill will head to Governor DeWine's desk for his approval following a concurrence vote from the Ohio Senate.
About the Success Sequence
The Success Sequence is a proven framework for poverty avoidance. Research shows that when individuals follow three foundational steps, they are overwhelmingly more likely to achieve stability:
Graduate: Complete at least a high school education.
Work: Obtain and maintain full-time employment in their 20s.
Marry: Wait until marriage to have children.
The data show that 97 percent of those who follow this sequence avoid living in poverty as adults. That’s why this is one of the key policy solutions to strengthen Ohio families suggested in Center for Christian Virtue’s Hope and a Future report.
CCV Policy Executive Director David Mahan issued the following statement in response to the House of Representatives passing the bill:
“Today's vote is a win for Ohio students and families. We are especially grateful to Senator Al Cutrona for his leadership on this legislation, along with Chairwoman Sarah Fowler-Arthur, Chairman Andrew Brenner, Speaker Matt Huffman, and Senate President Rob McColley for helping make Ohio a national leader in preparing students for lifelong success.”
The Success Sequence bill requires the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to review and maintain standards and model curriculum for teaching the Success Sequence in grades 6 through 12. Students will need to receive Success Sequence instruction in at least one class before they are eligible to graduate high school.
Because the Senate already passed SB276, the changes the House made must go back to the Senate for a concurrence vote. Once the vote is completed, the bill will be sent to Governor Mike DeWine. He will have 10 days to sign the bill into law, veto it, or let it become law without his signature.
For more information, contact CCV at 513-733-5775 or contact@ccv.org. For media inquiries, email media@ccv.org.
As Ohio's largest Christian public policy organization, Center for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel.
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