Abstinence-only roots date back to 1996. Funding and programs on rise.
Abstinence-only education was a by-product of welfare reform laws almost a decade ago; the movement continues and has become even more controversial, critics say. The third evolution of such educational programs is SPRANS: Special Projects of Regional and National Significance, which could see a jump in funding from $55 million to $135 million.
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