The bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish the Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program, which aims to improve access to menstrual hygiene products in public schools. The program will be administered by the Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Health. Eligible public school entities, defined as those with 25% or more students enrolled in free or reduced-cost lunch programs, can apply for grants to acquire and distribute menstrual hygiene products at no cost to students. The application process will require information on student enrollment and restroom accessibility, and grants will be awarded based on these factors.

Additionally, grant recipients are required to report on their expenditures related to the acquisition and distribution of menstrual hygiene products within one year of receiving the grant. The Department of Education will compile these reports and submit a summary to various legislative committees annually. The bill also includes an appropriation from the General Fund to support the program for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1177 (Mar 31, 2025): P.L.30, No.14
Printer's No. 1177: P.L.30, No.14