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State Policy

Power to Decide, the campaign to prevent unplanned pregnancy, works to identify and promote state policy options that will increase information about and access to contraception so that more young people have the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to become pregnant and have a child. This section contains background information on emerging state policy trends aimed at reducing unplanned pregnancy.

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Fact Sheet

Extended Supply of Contraception

This fact sheet offers details on the laws in 21 states that require insurers to increase the number of months for which they cover prescription contraceptives.
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State Resources on Contraception

A state-by-state look at state policies, how states are using federal grants for teen pregnancy prevention, Title X family planning funding, and more.
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Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in New Jersey

Approximately, 369,960 women of reproductive age in need of publicly funded contraception live in counties losing Title X resources.
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Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Tennessee

In 2018, Title X– supported centers provided contraceptive care to 167,326 women in Tennessee.
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Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Minnesota

Approximately, 193,100 women of reproductive age in need of publicly funded contraception live in counties losing Title X resources.
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Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Florida

Approximately, 89,850 women of reproductive age in need of publicly funded contraception live in counties losing Title X resources.
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National and State Data

Are you interested in changes in the national teen birth rate? Do you want to know where your state stands compared to its neighbors? Our national and state data pages have all the latest data on this and more. 

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Federal Policy Resources

Check out our resources on federal funding for evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention education, contraceptive access, and related issues, such as poverty and education. 

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Progress Pays Off

Providing an environment where young people have the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child not only benefits the young people themselves, but also leads to significant savings in publicly funded programs.

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