2005 Texas Human Resources Code CHAPTER 52. SCHOOL AGE PREGNANCY

HUMAN RESOURCES CODE

CHAPTER 52. SCHOOL AGE PREGNANCY


	§ 52.001. SCHOOL AGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION.  (a) The 
department is designated as the state agency to collect statistical 
information on school age pregnancy and disburse such statistics to 
the proper state agencies.
	(b)  Consistent with the provisions of the Memorandum of 
Understanding on Family Planning Services required by Section 
22.012, Human Resources Code, the department shall:
		(1)  set guidelines for keeping statistical 
information on school age pregnancy and parenthood by agencies, 
organizations, and individuals so that the information may be 
evaluated and compared;
		(2)  collect information relating to school age 
pregnancy as considered necessary by the department, including 
information on educational programs provided in the public school 
system relating to family life education, abstinence from sex, and 
sexually transmitted diseases;
		(3)  serve as a statewide clearinghouse on information 
relating to school age pregnancy and education on abstinence from 
sex and make it available to the legislature, other state agencies, 
and private entities that are involved in preventing school age 
pregnancy, addressing the problems caused by school age pregnancy, 
or encouraging abstinence from sex;
		(4)  analyze and evaluate the data collected on and 
studies relating to school age pregnancy and make the analysis and 
information readily available to the legislature, relevant 
agencies, and the public;
		(5)  make recommendations to the relevant state 
agencies or the legislature to prevent duplication of services;  
and
		(6)  submit a report each regular session to the 
legislature on the status of school age pregnancy programs in the 
state and the department's progress in meeting the requirements of 
this section.
	(c)  The department shall submit each report required by 
Subsection (b)(6) of this section to the legislature not later than 
January 31 of each odd-numbered year.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1052, § 1.19, eff. Sept. 1, 
1987.