Program Materials

Abstinence Education: Assessing the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs

Among the efforts of the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies, the agency provides funding to states and organizations that offer abstinence-until-marriage education. This testimony discusses efforts by: (1) HHS and the states to assess the scientific accuracy of materials used in abstinence-until-marriage education programs; and (2) HHS, the states, and researchers to asses the effectiveness of abstinence-until-marriage education programs. Also discusses a Public Health Service Act requirement regarding medically accurate information about condom effectiveness. Illustrations.

Survey and Evaluation of Consumer Education Programs in the United States

CFR Title 22 Foreign Relations Part 300 to End (Revised as of April 1, 2018)

Chapter III—Peace Corps Chapter IV—International Joint Commission, United States and Canada Chapter V—Broadcasting Board of Governors Chapter VII—Overseas Private Investment Corporation Chapter IX—Foreign Service Grievance Board Chapter X—Inter-American Foundation Chapter XI—International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, United States Section Chapter XII—United States International Development Cooperation Agency Chapter XIII—Millennium Challenge Corporation Chapter XIV—Foreign Service Labor Relations Board; Federal Labor Relations Authority; General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority; and the Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel Chapter XV—African Development Foundation Chapter XVI—Japan-United States Friendship Commission Chapter XVII—United States Institute of Peace