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NJ S636

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.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
09/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate instruction on menstrual toxic shock syndrome in grades 4 through 12 as part of their health and physical education curriculum. It also requires the owners of certain public buildings with women's restrooms to install and maintain signage alerting women to the warning signs, causes, and dangers of menstrual toxic shock syndrome. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with promulgating rules and regulations for the placement, appearance, and wording of the required signage, as well as making informational literature on menstrual toxic shock syndrome available on the Department of Health's website.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 09/29/2022)

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