The Healthy Teens Act is one step closer to becoming law.

Last week, the Healthy Teens Act was favorably reported out of State Senate Health Committee.  Now it must also be voted on in the Senate Finance Committee and we need your help to bring this bill to a full vote by the Senate.

Members of the Senate Finance Committee need to hear from you.  They need to know why the Healthy Teens Act would make a difference in your community.

Click here to send a fax to members of the Senate Finance Committee urging them to bring the Healthy Teens Act up for a vote. 

Then take one more step to support real sex education.

Call Senator Owen Johnson, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, right now at (518) 455-3411.  Tell him to pass the Healthy Teens Act (S.1342).

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

I urge you to report the Healthy Teens Act (S.1342) from the Senate Finance Committee to the floor for a successful vote by the full Senate. Delaying this bill will put more teens at risk for unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Here are some important things you should know about the Healthy Teens Act:

- The Healthy Teens Act will create a grant program to help schools and communities to provide comprehensive sex education. There is no required level of funding for the program. - 80% of all funds will go directly to school districts. - Abstinence and parent involvement are key components of the program.

Our young people deserve the best information so they can stay safe and healthy.

Please pass the Healthy Teens Act (S.1342).

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
May 27, 2008