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States Challenge HHS Over Sexual Education Funding Cuts

9/27/2025

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Sixteen states, including Rhode Island, sued HHS over sexual-education funding conditions, arguing demands to remove 'gender ideology' references violate federal law and spending authority.
Rhode Island could lose about $600,000 in PREP funding.
The policy threatens at least $35 million in funding; California's PREP was terminated for non-compliance.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield warned cuts endanger youth by limiting education.

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Story summary

Sixteen states, including Rhode Island, sued HHS over sexual-education funding conditions, arguing demands to remove 'gender ideology' references violate federal law and spending authority.
Rhode Island could lose about $600,000 in PREP funding.
The policy threatens at least $35 million in funding; California's PREP was terminated for non-compliance.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield warned cuts endanger youth by limiting education.