Federal health agency cancels most of its teen pregnancy prevention grants

The federal health agency has decided to cancel most of its grants aimed at preventing teen pregnancies, cutting funding for 53 out of 67 programs that were worth about $68 million. This move affects grantees in over two dozen states, including universities and community organizations that had been implementing various prevention strategies. This decision raises concerns about the future of comprehensive sex education and teen pregnancy prevention efforts, as funding cuts could lead to reduced access to critical resources and services for young people. The cancellation underscores broader shifts in federal priorities and could have lasting implications for youth health and well-being.