Obama to cut abstinence-only sex ed

Saying that their policy “reflects the research," the Obama administration revealed recently that they will be cutting most federal funding for abstinence-only sex ed programs.

“In an area where Americans wants to confront a problem, they want solutions they know will work, as opposed to programming they know hasn’t proven to be successful. Given where we’ve been in recent years, I think this is a very important moment,” said a White House insider.

Obama’s budget proposes almost $178 million for teen pregnancy prevention, including $110 million for community-based programs. About 75% of that is for programs proven to have delayed sex and increased contraceptive use or reduced teen pregnancy. The other 25% has been slated for “innovative programs” which includes a possibility that abstinence-only program could be funded, if evidence is presented of its effectiveness.

For more on Obama's plans, check out "Teens and Abstinence: What's the deal?" and chime in on the debate on abstinence-only sex ed versus comprehensive sex ed!