(2) develop and implement media campaigns to 
promote positive information and messages for par-
ents about how they can help address teen preg-
nancy; and 
(3) provide challenge grants to States to pro-
mote parent education and involvement. 
(d) ACTIVITIES.—The Center shall carry out the pur-
poses described in subsection (c) through the following ac-
tivities: 
(1) Providing resources for parents and other 
adults (such as other family members, teachers, 
coaches, mentors, and faith leaders) that help to fos-
ter strong connections with children, including— 
(A) online access to current research; 
(B) user-friendly guides for parents; 
(C) practical tips and advice from experts; 
(D) alerts about new trends among teens; 
(E) suggestions for how to use the enter-
tainment media as a discussion-starter; and 
(F) information about the rapidly-changing 
media environment of teens. 
In order to efficiently reach and support parents, in-
formation shall be provided primarily through tech-
nological means, including the Internet. 
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(2) Using a portion of the funds available 
through this section to develop and implement media 
campaigns directly or through grants, contracts, or 
cooperative agreements with other entities. They 
may include the production and distribution of print-
ed materials and messages for print media, tele-
vision, and radio broadcast media, the Internet, or 
such other new technology as may be appropriate for 
reaching large numbers of parents and other adults 
involved in the lives of teens. Special efforts shall be 
made to develop messages that are effective in 
reaching fathers as well as mothers. To the extent 
possible, funds used to develop and implement media 
campaigns under this subsection shall be matched 
with non-Federal resources, including in-kind con-
tributions, from public and private entities. In addi-
tion, the Center shall provide consultation and serve 
as a source of factual information to individuals and 
organizations in the entertainment industry on 
issues related to teen pregnancy prevention that 
highlights the role of parents. 
(3) Awarding challenge grants on a competitive 
basis to States and Indian tribes. Applicants shall 
submit a plan for how they would involve parents 
and other caregivers (such as grandparents, foster 
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parents and other guardians) in helping to reduce 
teen pregnancy through activities such as— 
(A) workshops and town hall meetings; 
(B) providing information through employ-
ers, civic associations, community and faith- 
based organizations, parent-teacher organiza-
tions, and other organizations that reach large 
numbers of parents; and 
(C) innovative ways to provide education 
and support for parents through online commu-
nities and neighborhood-based activities. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of carrying 
out this section, there is authorized to be appro-
priated $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 
through 2011. 
(2) CHALLENGE GRANTS.—Of the amount ap-
propriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, not 
less than $5,000,000 shall be made available for 
challenge grants under subsection (d)(3). 
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TITLE 
VI—CLARIFICATION 
OF 
CONTINUED MEDICAID COV-
ERAGE OF FAMILY PLANNING 
SERVICES 
SEC. 601. CLARIFICATION OF CONTINUED MEDICAID COV-
ERAGE OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1937(a)(1) of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u–7(a)(1)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(E) COVERAGE
OF
FAMILY
PLANNING 
SERVICES.—The State may only exercise the 
option under subparagraph (A) with respect to 
an individual if the State provides the indi-
vidual, through the benchmark coverage, bench-
mark equivalent coverage, or directly under its 
State plan, medical assistance for family plan-
ning services and supplies (described in section 
1905(a)(4)(C)) in at least the same amount, 
duration, and scope as would be provided if this 
section did not apply.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall apply as of the first day of the first 
month that begins more than 30 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act. 
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