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NJ A6289

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Flynn

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts must incorporate instruction on menstrual toxic shock syndrome in grades 4-12 as part of Comprehensive Health and Physical Education standards, beginning with the first full school year after enactment

  • Owners of assembly and mercantile occupancies with public women's restrooms containing two or more toilets must install and maintain warning signs about menstrual toxic shock syndrome causes, symptoms, and dangers

  • Signs must be placed near tampon dispensers if available, or in a prominent restroom location, within six months of the Department of Health adopting implementing regulations

  • Elementary schools without grades above fifth grade are exempt from the signage requirements

  • The Department of Health must publish informational literature about menstrual toxic shock syndrome on its website and establish regulations for sign placement, appearance, and wording

Legislative Description

Requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate instruction on menstrual toxic shock syndrome and requires installation of signage in certain women's rooms to enhance public awareness of menstrual toxic shock syndrome.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Education12/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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