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IL HB0156
Bill
Status
8/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Changes terminology from "feminine hygiene products" to "menstrual hygiene products" throughout the School Code sections covering tampons and sanitary napkins.
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Expands availability requirements to include bathrooms in school buildings serving grades 4 through 12 (previously applied only to grades 6 through 12).
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Requires school districts to provide menstrual hygiene products at no cost to students in all student-accessible bathrooms during the regular school day.
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Establishes legislative findings that menstrual hygiene products are health care necessities and that access reduces student absenteeism.
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Takes effect upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
EDUC-MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRODUCT
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0340
8/13/2021