News from the
United States Congress
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | ||
| September 26, 2007 | ||
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and Representative Marion Berry (AR-01) today announced that the Earle School District will receive $300,000 from the Department of Health & Human Services for a community abstinence education program. The grant will fund a comprehensive “Abstinence Until Marriage” education program for ages 12-18 at three sites through September 2012. “Programs that promote the healthy development of our children are of great importance to our communities,” Lincoln said. “I commend Earle School District officials for taking an active role in the lives of their students by teaching them important life choices.”
“Abstinence is the only 100% effective way not to get pregnant or contract a sexually transmitted disease (STDs),” said Pryor. “This important educational program will encourage Earle School District students to make responsible decisions.”
“This funding for community based abstinence education programs will give young people more information about healthy lifestyle decisions,” said Berry. “I'm proud to have helped secure funding that will help the Earle School District provide youth with options concerning decisions that can greatly impact their lives.”
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