Urge your Representative to support the Healthy Youth Act

Medically accurate and age-appropriate sex education is supported by an overwhelming 87% of Wisconsin voters, along with trusted medical organizations like the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Public Health Association.  Despite this broad public support, elected officials are hearing more from a vocal minority opposed to the Healthy Youth Act than those of us who support it.

The Healthy Youth Act is scheduled for a vote in the Assembly Education Committee on Tuesday.  Your Representative is on the committee.  Please email or call your state Representative today and urge them to support the Healthy Youth Act and comprehensive sex education!

Sample Letter for Campaign

Subject: I support the Healthy Youth Act!

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

I am part of the 87% of Wisconsin voters who support medically accurate and age-appropriate sex education. I urge you to vote yes and pass the Healthy Youth Act (AB 458) when it's voted on in committee on Tuesday.

It's time to ensure our youth have the information and skills they need to make healthy decisions now and in the future. Please vote yes and pass the Healthy Youth Act.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
October 23, 2009


Background Information

» Phone calls have an even greater impact!  Call the Wisconsin Legislative Hotline and ask to leave a message for your Representative: 800-362-9472


» The Senate Education Committee will be holding a public hearing next week.  October 29 at 9:30am at the Capitol (room 201-SE).  Attend and show your support!

» Comprehensive and medically accurate sex education give teens the tools they need to stay healthy and make smart decisions now and in the future.

» Real sex education is age-appropriate, scientifically-based and comprehensive. It includes information about both abstinence and birth control as ways to prevent unintended pregnancy and STDs.

» 45% of high schoolers self-report that they are currently sexually active.  Yet only 61% of those teens used a condom during their last sexual counter.

» 11,000 Wisconsin teens will become pregnant this year.

» 20% of all new HIV infections in Wisconsin are among youth ages 15-24 years.

» The Healthy Youth Act ensures that the most current standards of sex education are being taught in Wisconsin and that public schools are using programs proven to reduce teen pregnancy and STD rates.

» Learn more: www.ppawi.org/sexed