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A bill requiring school districts to provide free
menstrual products is moving through the state
Senate.
The legislation requires
schools teaching grades six through 12 to provide feminine hygiene products
free of charge.
Under the bill, feminine hygiene products would have
to be available in all school bathrooms.
The state would cover the
cost of the products.
The bill was released from
committee by a vote of 3-2.
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