The State Health Department is pleased to report on the development and implementation of a uniform. statewide eligibility standard pertaining to all family planning services offered by the Department's Family Planning clinics as directed by House Joint Resolution 42 of the 1975 General Assembly (Exhibit A).

The uniform eligibility criteria were developed after consultation with all local health departments. These now constitute official Health Department policy on a statewide basis and will be complied with by all local health departments (Exhibit B).

Since 1966 when the General Assembly made its first appropriation for Family Planning services, there has been continued expansion of and demand for such services. The uniform criteria developed under HJR 42 will enhance the effectiveness of Family Planning programs in each local health department.