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December 17, 2007
(More!) States refusing abstinence only funds
Now this is the kind of news I like to start my week with!
The number of states refusing federal money for "abstinence-only" sex education programs jumped sharply in the past year as evidence mounted that the approach is ineffective.At least 14 states have either notified the federal government that they will no longer be requesting the funds or are not expected to apply, forgoing more than $15 million of the $50 million available, officials said. Virginia was the most recent state to opt out.
I love it. States governments are realizing that abstinence only ed is a waste of money. My favorite quote in this WaPo piece was from Ned Calonge of the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, "Why would we spend tax dollars on something that doesn't work?...That doesn't make sense to me. Philosophically, I am opposed to spending government dollars on something that's ineffective. That's just irresponsible." Indeed.
Happy Monday, folks!
Posted by Jessica at December 17, 2007 1:59 PM