CHAPTER 52. INFORMATION RELATING TO SCHOOL AGE PREGNANCY
HUMAN RESOURCES CODE
TITLE 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF
PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES
SUBTITLE E. SERVICES FOR FAMILIES
CHAPTER 52. INFORMATION RELATING TO SCHOOL AGE PREGNANCY
Sec. 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, Sec. 1.19, eff. Sept. 1,
1987.