,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #cgb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #ad1 #bjac ,mr4 ,lautenberg 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,menendez1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 ,mr4 ,franken1 and ,mr4 ,blumenthal7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to provide for the reduction of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections1 including ,,hiv1 and the promotion of healthy relationships1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,real ,education for ,healthy ,youth ,act of #bjac4 #b4 ,purposes2 ,sense of ,congress 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to provide young people with comprehensive sex education that-- 7,a7 provides the information and skills young people need to make informed1 responsible1 and healthy decisions in order to become sexually healthy adults and have healthy relationships2 7,b7 provides information about the prevention of unintended pregnancy1 sexually transmitted infections1 including ,,hiv1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 bullying1 and harassment2 and 7,c7 promotes and upholds the rights of young people to information in order to make healthy and responsible decisions about their sexual health2 and 7#b7 in order to provide the comprehensive sex education described in paragraph 7#a71 to provide increased resources for sex education programs that-- 7,a7 are evidence-based1 having been proven through rigorous evaluation to change sexual behavior or incorporate characteristics of effective programs2 7,b7 cover a broad range of topics1 including medically accurate1 complete1 age and developmentally appropriate information about all the aspects of sex needed for a complete sex education program1 including-- 7i7 anatomy and physiology2 7ii7 growth and development2 7iii7 healthy relationships2 7iv7 the prevention of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections1 including ,,hiv1 through abstinence and contraception2 7v7 gender1 gender identity1 and sexual orientation2 and 7vi7 protection from dating violence1 sexual assault1 bullying1 and harassment2 7,c7 are gender- and gender identity-sensitive1 emphasizing the importance of equality and the social environment for achieving sexual and reproductive health and overall well-being2 7,d7 promote educational achievement1 critical thinking1 decisionmaking1 self-esteem1 and self-efficacy2 7,e7 help develop healthy attitudes and insights necessary for understanding relationships between oneself and others and society2 7,f7 foster leadership skills and community engagement by-- 7i7 promoting principles of fairness1 human dignity1 and respect2 and 7ii7 engaging young people as partners in their communities2 and 7,g7 are culturally and linguistically appropriate1 reflecting the diverse circumstances and realities of young people4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 federally funded sex education programs should aim to-- 7,a7 reduce unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections1 including ,,hiv2 7,b7 promote safe and healthy relationships2 7,c7 use1 and be informed by1 the best scientific information available2 7,d7 be built on characteristics of effective programs2 7,e7 expand the existing body of evidence on comprehensive sex education programs through program evaluation2 7,f7 expand training programs for teachers of comprehensive sex education2 7,g7 build on the personal responsibility education programs funded under section #eac of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gac7 and the ,president's ,teen ,pregnancy ,prevention program1 funded under title ,,ii of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-aag2 #abc ,stat4 #cbec72 and 7,h7 promote and uphold the rights of young people to information in order to make healthy and responsible decisions about their sexual health2 and 7#b7 no ,federal funds should be used for health education programs that-- 7,a7 deliberately withhold life-saving information about ,,hiv2 7,b7 are medically inaccurate or have been scientifically shown to be ineffective2 7,c7 promote gender stereotypes2 7,d7 are insensitive and unresponsive to the needs of sexually active adolescents2 7,e7 are insensitive and unresponsive to the needs of lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 or transgender youth2 or 7,f7 are inconsistent with the ethical imperatives of medicine and public health4 #c4 ,grants for comprehensive sex education for adolescents 7a7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,adolescent ,health1 shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities to carry out programs that provide adolescents with comprehensive sex education1 as described in subsection 7f74 7b7 ,duration ,grants awarded under this section shall be for a period of #e years4 7c7 ,eligible ,entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means a public or private entity that focuses on adolescent health or education or has experience working with adolescents1 which may include-- 7#a7 a ,state educational agency2 7#b7 a local educational agency2 7#c7 a tribe or tribal organization1 as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b72 7#d7 a ,state or local department of health2 7#e7 a ,state or local department of education2 7#f7 a nonprofit organization2 7#g7 a nonprofit or public institution of higher education2 or 7#h7 a hospital4 7d7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including the evaluation plan described in subsection 7g77#a74 7e7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- 7#a7 are ,state or local public entities1 with an additional priority for ,state or local educational agencies2 and 7#b7 address health disparities among young people that are at highest risk for not less than #a of the following3 7,a7 ,unintended pregnancies4 7,b7 ,sexually transmitted infections1 including ,,hiv4 7,c7 ,dating violence and sexual assault4 7f7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use grant funds to carry out a program that provides adolescents with comprehensive sex education that-- 7,a7 replicates evidence-based sex education programs2 7,b7 substantially incorporates elements of evidence-based sex education programs2 or 7,c7 creates a demonstration project based on generally accepted characteristics of effective sex education programs4 7#b7 ,contents of ,sex ,education ,programs ,the sex education programs funded under this section shall include curricula and program materials that address-- 7,a7 abstinence and delaying sexual initiation2 7,b7 the health benefits and side effects of all contraceptive and barrier methods as a means to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections1 including ,,hiv2 7,c7 healthy relationships1 including the development of healthy attitudes and skills necessary for understanding-- 7i7 healthy relationships between oneself and family1 others1 and society2 and 7ii7 the prevention of sexual abuse1 teen dating violence1 bullying1 harassment1 and suicide2 7,d7 healthy life skills including goal-setting1 decisionmaking1 interpersonal skills 7such as communication1 assertiveness1 and peer refusal skills71 critical thinking1 self-esteem and self-efficacy1 and stress management2 7,e7 how to make responsible decisions about sex and sexuality1 including-- 7i7 how to avoid1 and how to avoid making1 unwanted verbal1 physical1 and sexual advances2 and 7ii7 how alcohol and drug use can affect responsible decisionmaking2 7,f7 the development of healthy attitudes and values about such topics as adolescent growth and development1 body image1 gender roles and gender identity1 racial and ethnic diversity1 and sexual orientation2 and 7,g7 referral services for local health clinics and services where adolescents can obtain additional information and services related to sexual and reproductive health1 dating violence and sexual assault1 and suicide prevention4 7g7 ,evaluation2 ,report 7#a7 ,independent ,evaluation ,each eligible entity applying for a grant under this section shall develop and submit to the ,secretary a plan for a rigorous independent evaluation of such grant program4 ,the plan shall describe an independent evaluation that-- 7,a7 uses sound statistical methods and techniques relating to the behavioral sciences1 including random assignment methodologies1 whenever possible2 7,b7 uses quantitative data for assessments and impact evaluations1 whenever possible2 and 7,c7 is carried out by an entity independent from such eligible entity4 7#b7 ,selection of evaluated programs2 budget 7,a7 ,selection of ,evaluated ,programs ,the ,secretary shall select1 at random1 a subset of the eligible entities that the ,secretary has selected to receive a grant under this section to receive additional funding to carry out the evaluation plan described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,budget for ,evaluation ,activities ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,adolescent ,health1 shall establish a budget for each eligible entity selected under subparagraph 7,a7 for the costs of carrying out the evaluation plan described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,funds for evaluation ,the ,secretary shall provide eligible entities who are selected under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 with additional funds1 in accordance with the budget described in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 to carry out and report to the ,secretary on the evaluation plan described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,performance ,measures ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall establish a common set of performance measures to assess the implementation and impact of grant programs funded under this section4 ,such performance measures shall include-- 7,a7 output measures1 such as the number of individuals served and the number of hours of service delivery2 7,b7 outcome measures1 including measures relating to-- 7i7 the knowledge that youth participating in the grant program have gained about-- 7,i7 adolescent growth and development2 7,,ii7 relationship dynamics2 7,,iii7 ways to prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections1 including ,,hiv2 and 7,,iv7 sexual health2 7ii7 the skills that adolescents participating in the grant program have gained regarding-- 7,i7 negotiation and communication2 7,,ii7 decisionmaking and goal-setting2 7,,iii7 interpersonal skills and healthy relationships2 and 7,,iv7 condom use2 and 7iii7 the behaviors of adolescents participating in the grant program1 including data about-- 7,i7 age of first intercourse2 7,,ii7 number of sexual partners2 7,,iii7 condom and contraceptive use at first intercourse2 7,,iv7 recent condom and contraceptive use2 and 7,v7 dating abuse and lifetime history of domestic violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 bullying1 harassment1 and stalking4 7#e7 ,report to the ,secretary ,eligible entities receiving a grant under this section who have been selected to receive funds to carry out the evaluation plan described in paragraph 7#a71 in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,a71 shall collect and report to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 the results of the independent evaluation described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 information about the performance measures described in paragraph 7#b74 7#f7 ,effective programs ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall publish on the website of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 a list of programs funded under this section that the ,secretary has determined to be effective programs4 #d4 ,grants for comprehensive sex education at institutions of higher education 7a7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,office of ,adolescent ,health and the ,secretary of ,education1 shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education to enable such institutions to provide young people with comprehensive sex education1 described in subsection 7e77#b71 with an emphasis on reducing ,,hiv1 other sexually transmitted infections1 and unintended pregnancy through instruction about-- 7#a7 abstinence and contraception2 7#b7 reducing dating violence1 sexual assault1 bullying1 and harassment2 7#c7 increasing healthy relationships2 and 7#d7 academic achievement4 7b7 ,duration ,grants awarded under this section shall be for a period of #e years4 7c7 ,applications ,an institution of higher education desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an institution of higher education that-- 7#a7 has an enrollment of needy students as defined in section #cah7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;e7b772 7#b7 is a ,hispanic-serving institution1 as defined in section #ejb7;a7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a7a772 7#c7 is a ,tribal ,college or ,university1 as defined in section #caf7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b772 7#d7 is an ,alaska ,native-serving institution1 as defined in section #cag7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b772 7#e7 is a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution1 as defined in section #cag7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b772 7#f7 is a ,predominately ,black ,institution1 as defined in section #cah7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;e7b772 7#g7 is a ,native ,american-serving1 nontribal institution1 as defined in section #cai7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;f7b772 7#h7 is an ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institution1 as defined in section #cbj7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;g7b772 or 7#i7 is a minority institution1 as defined in section #cfe of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgk71 with an enrollment of needy students1 as defined in section #cab of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh74 7e7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an institution of higher education receiving a grant under this section may use grant funds to integrate issues relating to comprehensive sex education into the academic or support sectors of the institution of higher education in order to reach a large number of students1 by carrying out #a or more of the following activities3 7,a7 ,developing educational content for issues relating to comprehensive sex education that will be incorporated into first-year orientation or core courses4 7,b7 ,developing and employing schoolwide educational programming outside of class that delivers elements of comprehensive sex education programs to students1 faculty1 and staff4 7,c7 ,creating innovative technology-based approaches to deliver sex education to students1 faculty1 and staff4 7,d7 ,developing and employing peer-outreach and education programs to generate discussion1 educate1 and raise awareness among students about issues relating to comprehensive sex education4 7#b7 ,contents of sex education programs ,each institution of higher education's program of comprehensive sex education funded under this section shall include curricula and program materials that address information about-- 7,a7 safe and responsible sexual behavior with respect to the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections1 including ,,hiv1 including through-- 7i7 abstinence2 7ii7 a reduced number of sexual partners2 and 7iii7 the use of condoms and contraception2 7,b7 healthy relationships1 including the development of healthy attitudes and insights necessary for understanding-- 7i7 relationships between oneself1 family1 partners1 others1 and society2 and 7ii7 the prevention of sexual abuse1 dating violence1 bullying1 harassment1 and suicide2 and 7,c7 referral services to local health clinics where young people can obtain additional information and services related to sexual and reproductive health1 dating violence and sexual assault1 and suicide prevention4 7#c7 ,optional components of sex education ,each institution of higher education's program of comprehensive sex education may also include information and skills development relating to-- 7,a7 how to make responsible decisions about sex and sexuality1 including-- 7i7 how to avoid1 and avoid making1 unwanted verbal1 physical1 and sexual advances2 and 7ii7 how alcohol and drug use can affect responsible decisionmaking2 7,b7 healthy life skills1 including-- 7i7 goal-setting and decisionmaking2 7ii7 interpersonal skills1 such as communication1 assertiveness1 and peer refusal skills2 7iii7 critical thinking2 7iv7 self-esteem and self-efficacy2 and 7v7 stress management2 7,c7 the development of healthy attitudes and values about such topics as body image1 gender roles and gender identity1 racial and ethnic diversity1 and sexual orientation2 and 7,d7 the responsibilities of parenting and the skills necessary to parent well4 7f7 ,evaluation2 ,report ,the requirements described in section #c7;g7 shall also apply to eligible entities receiving a grant under this section in the same manner as such requirements apply to eligible entities receiving grants under section #c4 #e4 ,grants for pre-service and in-service teacher training 7a7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,secretary of ,education1 shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e74 7b7 ,duration ,grants awarded under this section shall be for a period of #e years4 7c7 ,eligible ,entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a ,state educational agency2 7#b7 a local educational agency2 7#c7 a tribe or tribal organization1 as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b72 7#d7 a ,state or local department of health2 7#e7 a ,state or local department of education2 7#f7 a nonprofit institution of higher education2 7#g7 a national or statewide nonprofit organization that has as its primary purpose the improvement of provision of comprehensive sex education through effective teaching of comprehensive sex education2 or 7#h7 a consortium of nonprofit organizations that has as its primary purpose the improvement of provision of comprehensive sex education through effective teaching of comprehensive sex education4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,authorized ,activities 7#a7 ,required ,activity ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to train targeted faculty and staff1 in order to increase effective teaching of comprehensive sex education for elementary school and secondary school students4 7#b7 ,permissible ,activities ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section may use grant funds to-- 7,a7 strengthen and expand the eligible entity's relationships with-- 7i7 institutions of higher education2 7ii7 ,state educational agencies2 7iii7 local educational agencies2 or 7iv7 other public and private organizations with a commitment to comprehensive sex education and the benefits of comprehensive sex education2 7,b7 support and promote research-based training of teachers of comprehensive sex education and related disciplines in elementary schools and secondary schools as a means of broadening student knowledge about issues related to human development1 relationships1 personal skills1 sexual behavior1 sexual health1 and society and culture2 7,c7 support the dissemination of information on effective practices and research findings concerning the teaching of comprehensive sex education2 7,d7 support research on-- 7i7 effective comprehensive sex education teaching practices2 and 7ii7 the development of assessment instruments and strategies to document-- 7,i7 student understanding of comprehensive sex education2 and 7,,ii7 the effects of comprehensive sex education2 7,e7 convene national conferences on comprehensive sex education1 in order to effectively train teachers in the provision of comprehensive sex education2 and 7,f7 develop and disseminate appropriate research-based materials to foster comprehensive sex education4 7#c7 ,subgrants ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section may award subgrants to nonprofit organizations1 ,state educational agencies1 or local educational agencies to enable such organizations or agencies to-- 7,a7 train teachers in comprehensive sex education2 7,b7 support ,internet or distance learning related to comprehensive sex education2 7,c7 promote rigorous academic standards and assessment techniques to guide and measure student performance in comprehensive sex education2 7,d7 encourage replication of best practices and model programs to promote comprehensive sex education2 7,e7 develop and disseminate effective1 research-based comprehensive sex education learning materials2 7,f7 develop academic courses on the pedagogy of sex education at institutions of higher education2 or 7,g7 convene ,state-based conferences to train teachers in comprehensive sex education and to identify strategies for improvement4 #f4 ,report to ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for a period of #e years1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the activities to provide adolescents and young people with comprehensive sex education funded under this ,act4 7b7 ,report elements ,the report described in subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a statement of whether the ,secretary has met the purposes described in section #b7;a72 and 7#b7 information about-- 7,a7 the number of eligible entities and institutions of higher education that are receiving grant funds under sections #c and #d of this ,act2 7,b7 the specific activities supported by grant funds awarded under sections #c and #d of this ,act2 7,c7 the number of adolescents served by grant programs funded under section #c2 7,d7 the number of young people served by grant programs funded under section #d2 and 7,e7 the status of program evaluations described under sections #c and #d of this ,act4 #g4 ,nondiscrimination ,programs funded under this ,act shall not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex1 race1 color1 ethnicity1 national origin1 disability1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 or religion4 ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to invalidate or limit rights1 remedies1 procedures1 or legal standards available to victims of discrimination under any other ,federal law or any law of a ,state or a political subdivision of a ,state1 including title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 and section #aeeg of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaaf74 #h4 ,limitation ,no ,federal funds provided under this ,act may be used for health education programs that-- 7#a7 deliberately withhold life-saving information about ,,hiv2 7#b7 are medically inaccurate or have been scientifically shown to be ineffective2 7#c7 promote gender stereotypes2 7#d7 are insensitive and unresponsive to the needs of sexually active youth or lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 or transgender youth2 or 7#e7 are inconsistent with the ethical imperatives of medicine and public health4 #i4 ,amendments to other laws 7a7 ,amendment to the ,public ,health ,service ,act ,section #bejj of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;ee7 is amended by striking subsections 7b7 through 7d7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,contents of programs ,all programs of education and information receiving funds under this title shall include information about the harmful effects of intravenous substance abuse and unsafe sexual activity1 and the benefits of abstaining from such activities4 4 7b7 ,amendments to the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife ,section #iebf7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gijf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or after the semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#d74 #aj4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,,esea ,definitions ,the terms elementary school1 local educational agency1 secondary school1 and ,state educational agency have the meanings given the terms in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,age and developmentally appropriate ,the term age and developmentally appropriate means suitable for a particular age or age group of children and adolescents1 based on developing cognitive1 emotional1 and behavioral capacity typical for that age or age group4 7#c7 ,adolescents ,the term adolescents means individuals who are ages #aj through #ai at the time of commencement of participation in a program supported under this ,act4 7#d7 ,characteristics of effective programs ,the term characteristics of effective programs means the aspects of evidence-based programs1 including development1 content1 and implementation of such programs1 that-- 7,a7 have been shown to be effective in terms of increasing knowledge1 clarifying values and attitudes1 increasing skills1 and impacting upon behavior2 and 7,b7 are widely recognized by leading medical and public health agencies to be effective in changing sexual behaviors that lead to sexually transmitted infections1 including ,,hiv1 unintended pregnancy1 and dating violence and sexual assault among young people4 7#e7 ,comprehensive sex education ,the term comprehensive sex education means a program that-- 7,a7 includes age- and developmentally appropriate1 culturally and linguistically relevant information on a broad set of topics related to sexuality including human development1 relationships1 decisionmaking1 communication1 abstinence1 contraception1 and disease and pregnancy prevention2 7,b7 provides students with opportunities for developing skills as well as learning information2 7,c7 is inclusive of lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 transgender1 and heterosexual young people2 and 7,d7 aims to-- 7i7 provide scientifically accurate and realistic information about human sexuality2 7ii7 provide opportunities for individuals to understand their own1 their families'1 and their communities' values1 attitudes1 and insights about sexuality2 7iii7 help individuals develop healthy relationships and interpersonal skills2 and 7iv7 help individuals exercise responsibility regarding sexual relationships1 which includes addressing abstinence1 pressures to become prematurely involved in sexual intercourse1 and the use of contraception and other sexual health measures4 7#f7 ,evidence-based program ,the term evidence-based program means a sex education program that has been proven through rigorous evaluation to be effective in changing sexual behavior or incorporates elements of other sex education programs that have been proven to be effective in changing sexual behavior4 7#g7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#h7 ,medically accurate and complete ,the term medically accurate and complete1 when used with respect to a sex education program1 means that-- 7,a7 the information provided through the program is verified or supported by the weight of research conducted in compliance with accepted scientific methods and is published in peer-reviewed journals1 where applicable2 or 7,b7 7i7 the program contains information that leading professional organizations and agencies with relevant expertise in the field recognize as accurate1 objective1 and complete2 and 7ii7 the program does not withhold information about the effectiveness and benefits of correct and consistent use of condoms and other contraceptives4 7#i7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#aj7 ,young people ,the term young people means individuals who are ages #aj through #bd at the time of commencement of participation in a program supported under this ,act4 #aa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act such sums as may be necessary4