§ 41-79-53. Programs to provide education, counseling, support and training to prevent unintended teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections; implementation by school nurses

The Mississippi Department of Human Services shall develop programs to accomplish the purpose of one or more of the following strategies: Promoting effective communication among families about preventing teen pregnancy, particularly communication among parents or guardians and their children; Educating community members about the consequences of unprotected, uninformed and underage sexual activity and teen pregnancy; […]

§ 41-79-55. Pilot programs to be established in each health care district and located in a school district in the county having highest number of teen pregnancies

Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, to the extent that federal or state funds are available and appropriated by the Legislature for the purposes of establishing and implementing the Prevention of Teen Pregnancy Pilot Program authorized by Section 41-79-5, the State Department of Health in conjunction with the State Department of Education shall establish a […]