This bill enacts new provisions requiring public post-secondary educational institutions and public secondary schools in New Mexico to provide free condoms to students. Specifically, it mandates that public post-secondary institutions make condoms available to all students at no cost, with the responsibility of determining the distribution method resting with institution administrators in consultation with student health centers. Condoms must be placed in safe and accessible locations, such as health centers and restrooms.
Additionally, the bill requires local school boards and charter school governing bodies to adopt policies for making condoms available to high school students, also free of charge. Public school administrators, in collaboration with school nurses, will decide on the best distribution methods, ensuring that condoms are accessible in safe locations, including the school nurse's office and restrooms.