(a) All Title X-funded facilities in Arkansas shall include fertility awareness-based methods as part of covered family planning and reproductive health services.
(b) (1) The Department of Health shall work with Title X-funded facilities to integrate fertility awareness-based methods into existing programs within twelve (12) months of August 5, 2025.(2) The department shall provide guidance and support to Title X-funded facilities in implementing the fertility awareness-based methods, including:(A) Training for healthcare providers on fertility awareness-based methods; and(B) Development of patient education materials on fertility awareness-based methods.
(1) The Department of Health shall work with Title X-funded facilities to integrate fertility awareness-based methods into existing programs within twelve (12) months of August 5, 2025.
(2) The department shall provide guidance and support to Title X-funded facilities in implementing the fertility awareness-based methods, including:(A) Training for healthcare providers on fertility awareness-based methods; and(B) Development of patient education materials on fertility awareness-based methods.
(A) Training for healthcare providers on fertility awareness-based methods; and
(B) Development of patient education materials on fertility awareness-based methods.
(c) Title X-funded facilities shall allocate a portion of existing Title X funds to cover implementing and providing fertility awareness-based methods.