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June 2002

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  An Introductory Note About This Guide

  Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for State Legislators About Sex Education - This section answers many questions asked concerning sex education like "Why Does Sex Education Matter?" and "How Do Parents Feel About What's Being Taught?" and many more.

  State Policy Profiles - Illinois, New Jersey and South Carolina - Most states today require some form of education related to sexuality, abstinence, teen pregnancy prevention and/or STD/HIV prevention, although the specifics of what is taught vary by state and, usually, by locality as well. Some states have actively taken on specific sexual health challenges in recent years, and the data show that state-level leadership has sometimes produced measurable results. Here are three examples of the specific challenges faced by states, the states' policy approach, and the effectiveness of the approach.

  A State Legislator's Resource Guide on Sex Education and Adolescent Sexual Health - This guide is designed to help state policymakers and legislative staff stay up-to-date on the latest research and information by providing general resources, state-by-state data, information about key topics, and important recent reports and studies. Links take you directly to the sites and documents you need to access your state's information.

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