In school health services, providing for Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program; and making an appropriation.

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An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program; and making an appropriation.

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 31, 2025

Who it affects

Reproductive-age person

Increases access to menstrual hygiene products in schools.

Student / education borrower

Ensures greater availability of menstrual hygiene products in schools, potentially reducing missed school days and improving focus.

Low-income / working-classindirect

May reduce financial burden for low-income students who may otherwise struggle to afford menstrual hygiene products.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Reproductive-age persondirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Increases access to menstrual hygiene products in schools.
“providing for Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program”· Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program
Low-income / working-classindirectMinor impactMedium certainty
May reduce financial burden for low-income students who may otherwise struggle to afford menstrual hygiene products.
“providing for Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program”· Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program
Student / education borrowerdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Ensures greater availability of menstrual hygiene products in schools, potentially reducing missed school days and improving focus.
“providing for Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program”· Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program

What the Bill Does

Establishes a Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program within schools.
Provides funding through an appropriation to support the grant program.
Amends the Public School Code of 1949 regarding school health services.

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