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  • Title: Federal agencies may let workers skip AIDS education sessions.
    Journal: AIDS Policy Law; 1995 Jun 16; 10(11):6-7. PubMed ID: 11362536.
    Abstract:
    Federal government agencies that mandate attendance at their workplace training classes must require their employees to take part in AIDS education as well. However, those employees who voice religious or moral objections to AIDS education can opt out. In a survey conducted by The Washington Blade, researchers found that ten of the fourteen cabinet departments currently require employees to attend AIDS training sessions. Twelve of the twenty independent agencies also mandate attendance, while six others provide training but leave attendance up to the employee. According to the survey, many of the agencies have found the workplace trainings to be welcome. Currently, nearly 75 percent of the Federal government's 2.1 million civilian employees have participated in AIDS education classes in the workplace. A few complaints about the curriculum have prompted two Republican Congressmen, Rep. John Mica of Florida and Robert K. Dornan of California, to begin inquiries into the conduct of AIDS education programs for Federal employees. Hearings are planned later in 1995 to address AIDS education programs in the Defense Department.
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