Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025
Sponsor
Alma Adams
Democrat · NC-12
Latest Action · May 21, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill Progress
Bill Would Swap Abstinence-Only Lessons for Comprehensive Sex Ed
Why it matters
The shift could reshape what millions of students learn about sex, consent and relationships—affecting teen pregnancy rates, STI prevention and how inclusive classrooms are for LGBTQ+ youth nationwide.
The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act would establish a comprehensive federal grant program to fund evidence-based sex education in schools and youth organizations nationwide. It replaces the current abstinence-focused approach with medically accurate, age-appropriate curriculum covering topics including contraception, consent, healthy relationships, and LGBTQ+ inclusive content.
What This Bill Does
Comprehensive Sex Education Grants
Establishes federal grants for K-12 schools and youth organizations to implement evidence-based, age-appropriate sex education programs
Higher Education Programs
Creates separate grant programs for colleges and universities to provide sexual health education to students
Curriculum Standards
Requires programs to be medically accurate, inclusive of all students regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, and culturally appropriate
Teacher Training
Mandates professional development for educators delivering sex education curriculum
Who Benefits
Students
K-12 and college students gain access to comprehensive, medically accurate sexual health information
Schools & Educators
Receive federal funding and training resources to implement evidence-based programs
Youth Organizations
Nonprofit youth-serving organizations can apply for grants to expand their health education offerings
Public Health
Aims to reduce teen pregnancy rates, STI transmission, and promote healthier decision-making
Who's Affected
Abstinence-Only Programs
Would shift federal funding away from abstinence-only education toward comprehensive approaches
State Education Agencies
Must coordinate with federal grant requirements and curriculum standards
Religious Schools
May face tension between program requirements and institutional values
Cost & Funding
Authorization: $100,000,000
- —Subject to congressional appropriations process
- —Distributed through competitive grant program administered by HHS
- —CBO score pending
Cosponsors (19)
Pramila Jayapal
Democrat · WA
Donald Beyer
Democrat · VA
Danny Davis
Democrat · IL
Suzanne Bonamici
Democrat · OR
Julia Brownley
Democrat · CA
Mike Quigley
Democrat · IL
Paul Tonko
Democrat · NY
Kathy Castor
Democrat · FL
Suzan DelBene
Democrat · WA
Marilyn Strickland
Democrat · WA
Joyce Beatty
Democrat · OH
Eleanor Norton
Democrat · DC
Recent Actions
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
What Changes in the Law
2 changes
Sections Amended
Section 2500 of Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300ee)
striking subsections (b) through (d) and inserting the following: ``(b) Contents of Programs
Sections Repealed
510 of Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 710) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) are hereby transferred and shall be used by the Secretary to carry out this Act. The amounts transferred and made available to carry out this Act shall remain available until expended. (d) Repeal of Abstinence Only Until Marriage Program.--Section 510 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 710)
Committees (2)
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4 organizations lobbying on this bill
| Organization | Period |
|---|---|
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN | Q2 |
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) via AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP) | Q2 |
NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND | Q2 |
GUTTMACHER INSTITUTE | Q2 |
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