The "Every Mom Matters Act" establishes a program aimed at providing support services and resources to pregnant women and parents in Kansas. The program, administered by the Secretary of Health and Environment, will offer a variety of services including assistance with medical coverage, educational materials on pregnancy and parenting, job training, and referrals to local charitable organizations. To be eligible for the program, participants must be residents of Kansas and meet specific criteria related to pregnancy or parenting. The act also stipulates that no organization that is an abortion provider or affiliated with one can be a contractor for the program.
Additionally, the act outlines the funding and reporting requirements for contractors involved in the program. Contractors will receive funds based on anticipated expenses and must use the money for specific purposes related to the support services provided. The act ensures that participation is not contingent upon waiving First Amendment rights and allows contractors to engage in other religious or sectarian services funded by different sources. The provisions of the act are severable, meaning that if any part is found invalid, the remaining sections will still be enforceable.