""She fell pregnant because she didn't have access to reproductive health resources, and she didn't have transportation to end the pregnancy, which is what she wanted to do," said Fluker, an Auburn University senior who champions reproductive rights as part of her work with Advocates for Youth, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. "The lack of sex education in Alabama has led to teen pregnancies, both around me and all over the state.""
""This year, SIECUS' Legislative Mid-Year Report tracked more than 650 bills introduced in statehouses, finding that about 25 percent of them aimed to restrict access to quality sex education. That marks a 35 percent increase from the previous year, a surge empowered by a White House under the influence of Project 2025 - the Heritage Foundation's controversial blueprint for President Donald Trump's second term.""
A 14-year-old's pregnancy exposed barriers to reproductive health care, including lack of resources and transportation to end an unwanted pregnancy. The pregnancy disrupted education, caused depression, and provoked local judgment. Lack of comprehensive sex education in Alabama contributed to teen pregnancies. National data from SIECUS indicate escalating culture wars over comprehensive sex education that could threaten student health, safety, and future opportunities. SIECUS tracked over 650 statehouse bills this year, with roughly 25 percent aimed at restricting quality sex education, marking a 35 percent increase linked to Project 2025 influences.
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