STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF THE YOUTH WELLNESS ACT IN THE STATE HOUSE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 19, 2019

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS STATEMENT ON THE

PASSING OF THE YOUTH WELLNESS ACT IN THE STATE HOUSE

DENVER, CO - The following statement was released today, February 19, and is attributed to Sarah Taylor-Nanista, Vice President of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains:

"The passing of the Youth Wellness Act (HB19-1032) in the Colorado State House sends a clear signal about the priorities of Coloradans. Our communities understand that access to medically accurate, developmentally appropriate information leads to better long-term health outcomes. Informed students become healthy members of their society. Parents, teachers, and students want sex education that includes information about consent, healthy relationships, birth control, and other key items outlined in this bill. As this bill moves to the Senate, we look forward to working with our elected officials to make sure every Colorado student receives the information they need to thrive, today and into the future.”

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Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, which includes Colorado, Southern Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming, has been helping individuals make responsible choices for over 100 years.

Since 1916, we have been committed to delivering the highest quality reproductive health care, teaching responsible and age-appropriate sexuality education and have been working diligently to protect a woman's right to choose. Each year nearly 100,000 women, men and teens visit our 24 health centers throughout our region.

Call 1.800.230.PLAN for the Planned Parenthood nearest you.