SB 6431-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Declares that Washington's adolescent health issues, like teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, must be addressed with comprehensive prevention efforts.

Declares an intent to enhance the healthy development of young people in Washington state by taking opportunities to provide them with information needed to help reduce rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV infection.

Directs the department to work in consultation with the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop guidelines for health information and disease prevention instruction under this act.