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FL H0075

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Michael Grieco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cited as the "Learning with Dignity Act," creates section 1006.064 of Florida Statutes requiring school districts to provide free feminine hygiene products (tampons and sanitary napkins) in female restroom facilities of public school buildings serving grades K-12
  • Defines "school building" as any facility owned or leased by a school district, or over which the school board has care, custody, and control, that serves K-12 students
  • Applies to charter schools pursuant to s. 1002.33(16)(a)5
  • Legislative findings note that feminine hygiene products are a health care necessity and that lack of access may cause students to miss multiple days of school each month
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Feminine Hygiene Products in Public Schools

Last Action

Died in Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Secondary Education and Career Development Subcommittee1/15/2021

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