Sec. 4. Grants for comprehensive sex education at institutions of higher education

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The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Education, shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to institutions of higher education or consortia of such institutions to enable such institutions to provide young people with comprehensive sex education, described in subsection (e)(2). Grants awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. An institution of higher education or consortia of such institutions desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including an assurance to participate in the evaluation described in section 6.

In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to an institution of higher education that— has an enrollment of needy students as defined in section 318(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059e(b) ); is a Hispanic-serving institution, as defined in section 502(a) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a) ); is a Tribal College or University, as defined in section 316(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) ); is an Alaska Native-serving institution, as defined in section 317(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059d(b) ); is a Native Hawaiian-serving institution, as defined in section 317(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059d(b) ); is a Predominately Black Institution, as defined in section 318(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059e(b) ); is a Native American-serving, nontribal institution, as defined in section 319(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059f(b) ); is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution, as defined in section 320(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059g(b) ); or is a minority institution, as defined in section 365 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1067k ), with an enrollment of needy students, as defined in section 312 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1058 ).

An institution of higher education receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to integrate issues relating to comprehensive sex education into the institution of higher education in order to reach a large number of students, by carrying out one or more of the following activities: Developing or adopting educational content for issues relating to comprehensive sex education that will be incorporated into student orientation, general education, or core courses. Developing or adopting, and implementing schoolwide educational programming outside of class that delivers elements of comprehensive sex education programs to students, faculty, and staff.

Developing or adopting innovative technology-based approaches to deliver sex education to students, faculty, and staff. Developing or adopting, and implementing peer-outreach and education programs to generate discussion, educate, and raise awareness among students about issues relating to comprehensive sex education. Each institution of higher education’s program of comprehensive sex education funded under this section shall include instruction and materials that address the topics described in section 3(f)(2).

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Grants for comprehensive sex education at institutions of higher education

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