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Trump Administration Threatens Sex Ed Funding Over Transgender References

8/29/2025

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The Trump administration may cut federal funding for sex education in 46 states unless references to transgender individuals are removed.
The Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), established in 2010, focuses on preventing teen pregnancies and STIs but risks funding loss.
Critics warn this decision could harm vulnerable youth and diminish evidence-based health education, possibly raising teen pregnancy and STI rates.

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Story summary

The Trump administration may cut federal funding for sex education in 46 states unless references to transgender individuals are removed.
The Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), established in 2010, focuses on preventing teen pregnancies and STIs but risks funding loss.
Critics warn this decision could harm vulnerable youth and diminish evidence-based health education, possibly raising teen pregnancy and STI rates.