Finally, a school that isn't afraid to come out and fact reality!

This article from the Seattle Times is about how the Willamina School Board has approved a health plan that includes birth control for students. Teens in these schools who are sexually active may be given birth control, it may also be prescribed if a parent requests it for their daughter. This school district is located in Oregon.
Personally, I think this is a great idea. I also believe this school district has alot of courage for going against conservative views about abstinence only education. So many schools have been reprimanded for giving out condoms in schools and teaching sex education to children, and this school has an agreement with a health center to give out contraceptives. I applaud them to waking up and living in the real world, where teens are sexually active. Teaching abstinence only education will not make teens stop participating in sexual and risky behavior. This teaches teens to be responsible about their behavior, and also will prevent teen pregnancy. You would think in such a liberal state like New York, this would happen here. I mean, thank god schools do not promote abstinence only education, but some teens aren't even aware of birth control, they are not taught.