The Cape Henlopen School Board voted 6-to-1 to offer students contraceptives and HIV testing next year.
WBOC reports that currently the wellness center provides such services as immunizations, STI and & pregnancy tests.
The contraceptives to be offered next fall will involve condoms, oral contraceptives, birth control implants and Depo-Provera.
The television station reports that a major issue has been parental consent.
That is now required for students to use the wellness center.
But WBOC notes that Delaware state law provides for giving minors as young 12 reproductive services without notification of a parent or guardian.
The Wellness Center nurse Joann Economos added that she hopes this will help in dealing with teen pregnancy and problems arising from sexual activity by students.
