House Bill 39, sponsored by Davis, amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish the "Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Act." The bill defines "eligible school" as public senior high schools, including charter schools, and outlines what constitutes "feminine hygiene products," which includes items such as tampons, menstrual cups, and sanitary napkins. The bill mandates that each local education agency (LEA) and public charter school must provide these products at no charge in all women's and girls' bathrooms, locker rooms, and with the school nurse, specifically for student use only.

Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Education to develop policies and provide guidance to assist LEAs and public charter schools in meeting these requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of accessibility to menstrual hygiene products for students in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-417