KRS 214.605: Public education program.

(1) The Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall establish a program to educate the

public about the threat of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

(2) The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Education Program shall:

(a) Be designed to reach all segments of the Commonwealth's population;

(b) Contain special components designed to reach minority groups within the

state;

(c) Impart knowledge to the public about methods of transmission of acquired

immunodeficiency syndrome and methods of prevention;

(d) Educate the public about transmission risks in social, employment, and

educational situations;

(e) Educate health-care workers and health facilities' employees about methods of

transmission and prevention in their unique workplace environments;

(f) Contain special components designed to reach persons who may frequently

engage in behaviors placing them at a high risk for acquiring acquired

immunodeficiency syndrome;

(g) Provide information and consultation to state agencies to educate all state

employees;

(h) Provide information and consultation to state and local agencies to educate

law enforcement and correctional personnel and inmates;

(i) Provide information and consultation to local governments to educate local

government employees;

(j) Make information availabl e to private employers and encourage them to

distribute this information to their employees; and

(k) Contain special components which emphasize appropriate behavior and

attitude change.

(3) The program designed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall utilize

all appropriate forms of the media and shall identify sources of educational

materials that can be used by businesses, schools, and health -care providers in the

regular course of their business.

(4) The department may contract with other persons in the design, development, and

distribution of the components of the education program.