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Dear John, 

Did you know Texas is one of only five states with an opt-in policy for
sexual health and abuse education? Unless parents give written approval,
students cannot learn about sexual health, family violence, dating
violence, or sex trafficking in a school setting. 

Our recent research and analysis of Texas’ Opt-in Policy* found: 

* The majority of school representatives saw the policy as a barrier to
students’ receipt of sexual health education.

* The policy is viewed by many as an additional burden put on educators
and administrators.

* The opt-in policy may widen socioeconomic and health disparities for
students who speak English as a Second Language (ESL), are low-income, or
have absentee parents.

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When you give to Healthy Futures of Texas, you help make this research and
the steps we’ll take to advocate against the permanent adoption of the
opt-in policy possible.

TOGETHER, WE CAN ENSURE EVERY YOUNG TEXAN HAS ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION AND
RESOURCES NEEDED TO MAKE THEIR OWN SEXUAL HEALTH DECISIONS.

PLEASE DONATE TODAY. [3] Your support helps bring about a healthy future
for our teens, and for all of us.

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Gratefully,

Evelyn Delgado
President and CEO

P.S. Over these past weeks, we’ve shared information about our
comprehensive approach to sexual health education, collaboration, advocacy,
awareness, and research/data. This week’s “lesson” wraps up our
summer session, but we’re always available to answer questions you may
have about our work.

_*Opt-in Policy evaluation work was led by The University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston School of Public Health (UTHealth Houston) and
Healthy Futures of Texas. Learn more here [4].  _

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