SB 5592-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/15/97)

     Directs the department to apply for federal funds for abstinence education from the United States department of human services under Title V of the social security act.

     Requires the funds to be used exclusively for abstinence education and, if appropriate, mentoring, counseling, and adult supervision to promote abstinence from sexual activity among unwed minors.

     Establishes the abstinence education oversight committee to consist of seven members to be appointed by the legislature.

     Provides that all textbooks and other curricula material used by the grantee of abstinence education funds, including teacher resources, must be published and readily available for public and parental inspection upon request.

     Directs the department to collect statistics on the age and marital status by sexually transmitted disease, including HIV, in each county and census tract in the state of Washington.

     Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.