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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
08/26/2021
08/26/2021
Crossed Over
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Passed
09/09/2021
09/09/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/08/2021
10/08/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 35292.6 of, and to add Section 66027.7 to, the Education Code, relating to menstrual products.
AI Summary
This bill, called the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021, would require public schools serving grades 6-12 to stock their restrooms with free menstrual products, including pads and tampons, in all women's and all-gender restrooms, and in at least one men's restroom. It would also require the California State University system and community college districts to provide free menstrual products in at least one designated location on each campus. The bill aims to improve access to menstrual products and promote gender equity, recognizing menstruation as a basic human right. It includes provisions for reimbursing local agencies and school districts for any state-mandated costs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (12)
Cristina Garcia (D)*,
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Wendy Carrillo (D),
María Elena Durazo (D),
Laura Friedman (D),
Lorena Gonzalez (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
Luz Rivas (D),
Nancy Skinner (D),
Scott Wiener (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 664, Statutes of 2021. (on 10/08/2021)
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