The bill establishes a grant program and a dedicated fund, known as the feminine hygiene product grant fund, to provide financial support to qualifying Title I schools in Kansas for the distribution of feminine hygiene products at no cost to students. The program is set to be administered by the state department of education, which will allocate $200,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Local boards of education with qualifying schools will be able to apply for grants to cover the costs of feminine hygiene products and dispensers, ensuring that these products are readily available in women's restrooms and through designated female staff members.
Additionally, the bill outlines the definitions of "feminine hygiene products" and "qualifying schools," specifies the process for grant applications and reimbursements, and establishes the feminine hygiene product grant fund within the state treasury. The fund will be used exclusively for the grant program, with any unspent funds remaining in the account for future use. The legislation emphasizes the importance of making feminine hygiene products accessible to female students in grades five through 12, thereby addressing a critical health and educational need.