Defunding Abstinence-Only Education

Advocates for Youth works to eliminate funding for ineffective abstinence-only-until-marriage programs directed at our Nation’s youth.  Learn more about abstinence-only policy and funding streams in your state. Visit the Sex Education Resource Center for more information and resources for advocates and implementers. Visit the State Map to learn more about sex education policy and funding and adolescent reproductive and sexual health in your state. Abstinence-Only Funding by State Record of Recent Legislation Track Pending Legislation  [goes to state area of take action center] Federal Policy Priority: De-Fund Abstinence-Only Programs