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NJ SCR102

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ruiz

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the President of the United States to expand access to free menstrual products in schools nationwide by interpreting Title IX protections more broadly

  • Argues that lack of menstrual product access creates sex-based educational disparities, as over half of menstruating high school students miss school, arrive late, or leave early due to lack of products

  • Notes that low-income students may resort to unsafe alternatives like toilet paper, socks, or rags, or extend tampon/pad use beyond safe limits, risking infection and toxic shock syndrome

  • Calls for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to be expanded through interpretation, regulation, and guidance to ensure adequate restroom facilities and menstrual products in every restroom

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, congressional leadership, and all New Jersey members of Congress

Legislative Description

Urges United States President to expand access to menstrual products in schools.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

4/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Education4/15/2024

Full Bill Text

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