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AR HB1611

AR HB1611
To Allow Public Schools And Open-enrollment Public Charter Schools To Use Funding To Provide Feminine Hygiene Products At No Charge In Each Public School And Open-enrollment Public Charter School.


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Introduced
03/02/2021
In Committee
04/15/2021
Crossed Over
04/05/2021
Passed
04/22/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2021

Introduced Session

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT CONCERNING FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO USE FUNDING TO PROVIDE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS AT NO CHARGE IN EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill allows public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas to use funding to provide feminine hygiene products, such as tampons and sanitary napkins, at no charge to students in grades 6-12. The bill requires schools to inform students about the availability of these products in a specified location within the school. This legislation aims to ensure that students have access to necessary feminine hygiene products during their menstrual cycles.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Notification that HB1611 is now Act 933 (on 04/26/2021)

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