### Question
How is the term abstinence education defined?


### Answer
The term **abstinence education** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 710* as the following:

> an educational or motivational program which—


(A) has as its exclusive purpose, teaching the social, psychological, and health gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 710*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT**

