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 must notify the state department of their intention to participate in the program, and they will receive grant awards based on the number of female students enrolled in grades five through 12.
Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of local boards of education that accept grant funds, which include making feminine hygiene products readily available in women's restrooms and through designated female staff members. The feminine hygiene product grant fund will be managed by the state department of education, and any unspent funds will remain in the fund for future use. The bill also stipulates that the director of accounts and reports will transfer $200,000 from the state general fund to the feminine hygiene product grant fund annually, starting July 1, 2026.