MN SF50

School districts and charter schools must provide students access to menstrual products (pads, tampons, or similar products) at no charge in restrooms for grades 4-12, effective January 1, 2024.

Operating capital aid is increased by $2 per adjusted pupil unit to fund school district purchases of menstrual products under the amended education finance statutes.

General education aid appropriations are increased by $1,679,000 for fiscal year 2024 and $1,859,000 for fiscal year 2025 to support menstrual product provision.

Operating capital revenue for menstrual products must be placed in a reserved account in the general fund and used only for purchasing supplies and equipment necessary to provide menstrual products in school facilities.

Amendment adds menstrual product costs to the list of allowable uses for total operating capital revenue (clause 26 of subdivision 14).