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Prevention/Epidemiology Washington: Gregoire Signs Health Care Reform, Sex Ed PlansMay 3, 2007 Among the approximately 20 bills Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law on Wednesday is one that prohibits abstinence-only lessons at public schools offering sex education. Under the measure, Washington schools that provide sex education would be required to discuss abstinence; however, they could not teach abstinence without also presenting other aspects of sexuality, including contraception. Associated Press 05.03.2007; Curt Woodward This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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