H.R. 3527: Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025
Sponsor
Alma Adams
Democrat · NC-12
Bill Progress
Latest Action · May 21, 2025
Referred to 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. for review
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 does H.R. 3527 do?
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 from H.R. 3527?
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 is affected by H.R. 3527?
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
H.R. 3527 Common Questions
How much money would the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act provide each year?
The bill authorizes $100 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2031, according to HR3527 Section 12.
Does the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act end federal abstinence-only funding?
Yes. Under the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025, Section 12 repeals Section 510 of the Social Security Act, the federal abstinence-only-until-marriage program.
How long would grants last under the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act?
All grants under the bill run for 5 years, including school, college, educator training, and sexual health services grants under Sections 4 through 7.
Can colleges and universities get sex education grants under HR3527?
Yes. HR3527 Section 5 creates competitive grants for higher education institutions, with priority for schools serving minority populations and students with high financial need.
What percentage of funding can go to K-12 schools and youth organizations under HR3527?
Up to 30% of annual funding may be reserved for school and youth organization grants under HR3527 Section 12.
Does the bill require sex education to include LGBTQ+ students?
Yes. Under the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025, Sections 9 and 10 require inclusion regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and bar funded programs from ignoring LGBTQ+ youth needs.
What is consent under the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act?
According to HR3527 Section 3, consent means an affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in interpersonal, physical, or sexual activity.
Can federal sex education funds be used for medically inaccurate programs under HR3527?
No. HR3527 Section 10 bars funds from being used for medically inaccurate programs or ones that withhold life-saving information such as HIV information.
Which students count as underserved young people under the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act?
Section 3 includes People of Color, immigrants, foster or juvenile justice-involved youth, homeless youth, pregnant or parenting youth, LGBTQ+ youth, disabled youth, low-income youth, rural youth, and others.
Does HR3527 require teaching about intravenous drug use in sex education programs?
Yes. Under HR3527 Section 11, funded education programs must include information on the effects of intravenous substance use through an amendment to the Public Health Service Act.
Based on H.R. 3527 bill text
Cost & Funding
Authorization: $100,000,000
- —Subject to congressional appropriations process
- —Distributed through competitive grant program administered by HHS
- —CBO score pending
HR3527 Legislative Journey
House: Committee 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.
About the Sponsor
Alma Adams
Democrat, North Carolina's 12th congressional district · 12 years in Congress
Committees: Agriculture, Education and Workforce
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Cosponsors (19)
All 19 cosponsors are Democrats. Cosponsors represent 15 states: Alabama, California, District of Columbia, and 12 more.
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
Committee Sponsors
Energy and Commerce Committee
2 of 54 committee members cosponsored
Education and Workforce Committee
2 of 36 committee members cosponsored
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What laws does H.R. 3527 change?
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)
H.R. 3527 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Energy and Commerce
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Health
- Introduced
- May 21, 2025
Referred to 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. for review
May 21, 2025
Constituent Resources
Official Sources
Official bill page with full text, cosponsors, actions, and committee referrals for the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025.
Senate version of the same legislation, referred to the HELP Committee — tracking both chambers shows the bill's full legislative path.
CDC data showing the U.S. teen birth rate declined 78% from 1991 to 2021 but remains higher than other high-income countries — the public health backdrop driving this bill.
2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey data: 32% of high school students have had sex, 48% did not use a condom last time — the behavioral evidence base the bill's curriculum standards aim to address.
The CDC division that works directly with schools on health education, serving 50M+ K-12 students — a key federal partner for implementing the bill's grant programs.
The current federal statute (formerly abstinence education) that Section 12 of HR3527 would repeal, ending the abstinence-only-until-marriage grant program.
The Public Health Service Act subchapter on HIV/AIDS prevention education that Section 11 of HR3527 amends to include information on intravenous substance use effects.
H.R. 3527 Bill Text
“To provide for the overall health and well-being of young people, including the promotion and attainment of lifelong sexual health and healthy relationships, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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