This article describes the gaining acceptance of public school systems in offering education and supportive services to pregnant school girls. It discusses the school's responsibility for providing continuing education in a school setting to the girls as well as collaborating with other agencies for comprehensive services. Sources of federal funds for planning educational programs are listed.
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