Spending bill includes $10M increase for abstinence education

[DonViejo]

BY JESSIE HELLMANN - 03/22/18 12:19 PM EDT

Abstinence-only education would see a $10 million funding boost under the spending bill released by Congress Wednesday night and advanced by the House Thursday morning.

Under the $1.3 trillion omnibus, the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) grant program would receive a 67 percent increase in funding, bringing it up to $25 million.

The SRAE grants fund projects that teach participants how to refrain from non-marital sexual activity and other risky behaviors, such as underage drinking and drug use.

If passed, it would bring federal spending on abstinence-only programs to $100 million a year, the highest level for these types of programs since the George W. Bush administration.

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http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/379741-spending-bill-funds-10-million-increase-for-abstinence-education

[Vinca]

1. So when hasn't abstinence training worked for a couple of horny teenagers?

[OnDoutside]

4. Free wardrobes will be handed out to teenagers....

[Ohiogal]

2. Considering who occupies the White House

any initiatives by his party on abstinence-only education is beyond ironic!

[CatMor]

3. Will trump have to be taught abstinence...

for non-marital sexual activity?

[Va Lefty]

5. Ok boys and girls today's lesson...

[jberryhill]

6. Are they going to teach the kids how much they should seek in an NDA after?