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United States Teens

State Policies on Teens

The Guttmacher Institute monitors and analyzes legislation, regulation and judicial action related to state policy developments on minors’ access to reproductive health care and sex education. This effort is used to prepare monthly updates on new policy developments and the status of state laws and policies.

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Today’s teens are waiting longer than previous generations to have sex and are more likely to use contraception. Policies, education and services should support teens in becoming sexually healthy adults.

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