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FL H0389

Bill

Status

Passed

5/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Education Quality Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 1006.064, Florida Statutes, authorizing school districts to make tampons and sanitary napkins available at no charge in school nurse's offices, health services facilities, and restrooms, including wheelchair accessible restrooms
  • Prohibits products and dispensing mechanisms from displaying any advertisements, logos, or text beyond the brand name and manufacturer-provided product information; donor or sponsor information may not be displayed
  • Requires participating schools to notify students of the availability and location of menstrual hygiene products
  • Encourages school districts to partner with nonprofit organizations, nongovernmental organizations, businesses, and other organizations to assist in supplying and maintaining the products
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Menstrual Hygiene Products in Public Schools

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-100

5/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Education & Employment Committee3/31/2023
Education Quality Subcommittee2/1/2023

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