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TX SB2374

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a grant program administered by the commissioner of education to provide free menstrual products (tampons and sanitary napkins) to female students in grades 5-12 at qualifying public school campuses

  • Limits eligibility to school districts with campuses that receive federal Title I funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

  • Requires grants to be distributed proportionately by September 1 each year based on the number of female students enrolled in grades 5-12 at qualifying campuses

  • Mandates that menstrual products be made available through a female school counselor, nurse, or classroom teacher selected by the campus principal

  • Allows funding through legislative appropriations as well as gifts, grants, and donations from public or private sources, with the program beginning in the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for the provision of menstrual products at public schools.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-163/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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