NC S827

Establishes the Feminine Hygiene Products Grant Program through the Department of Public Instruction to provide feminine hygiene products at no charge to public school students.

Awards grants of up to $5,000 per public school unit on a first-come, first-served basis, with no school unit eligible for more than one grant per year.

Appropriates $500,000 in recurring General Fund dollars to the Department of Public Instruction for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to fund the grant program.

Requires the Department to report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee no later than March 15, 2023, and annually thereafter on participating school units, products purchased, and program impact on student health and well-being.

Becomes effective July 1, 2022.