Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed is a coalition of educational, religious, health, social service and advocacy organizations, as well as concerned individuals that promotes lifelong healthy sexuality by advocating for policies on responsible sexuality education and access to confidential health care services.
"The bottom line is that sex education is a health issue. It's all about what we the adults can do to help keep our kids and teens healthy. One thing we can do is to educate our young children, kids, and teens, and educate them well. Education can be the best prevention, but only if we are honest."
-Robie Harris, Children's Book Author
Federal Update - Appropriations Bill Signed into Law
For the first time ever, significant federal funding was allocated for an evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention initiative when President Obama signed the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill on December 17. A total of $114 million will be administered by the newly funded Office of Adolescent Health. This new initiative would fund teen pregnancy prevention programs that have been rigorously evaluated and proven effective as well as innovative approaches. Programs that address the behavioral risk factors that underlie teen pregnancy will also be available for funding. The appropriations bill also eliminates all existing funding for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs. Both the Senate and House had previously approved the spending bills. To read more about what this funding, visit www.siecus.org.
Upcoming Events
March 24, 2010
Youth Lobby Day
State Capitol Great Hall and Rotunda
This FREE event for youth will focus on being an effective advocate in the legislative process and issues surrounding responsible sex ed and minors' access to confidential care in Minnesota. Minnesota youth will gather at the Capitol to send a message to legislators about the urgent need for a sex ed statute in Minnesota. More detailed information coming soon!
In the News
Appropriations Bill Ends Abstinence-Only Funding, Funds Evidence-Based Programs
www.rhrealitycheck.org
Resources
Comprehensive Sex Education: Research and Results
A new resource from Advocates for Youth, Research and Results is a one-stop-shop resource for sex ed advocates.