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NJ A1981

NJ A1981
Requires school districts to provide instruction on menstrual health and hygiene as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires that schools include age appropriate instruction on menstrual health and hygiene for students in grades four through 12 as part of the school district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Under this bill, instruction on menstrual health and hygiene would include: the proper use of menstrual hygiene products; the symptoms and effects of menstrual disorders; the effects of period poverty; and when and how to seek medical advice. Parents and guardians would be notified of the topics of instruction and requirements of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education prior to the beginning of a unit of instruction in menstrual health and hygiene.

AI Summary

This bill requires school districts to provide age-appropriate instruction on menstrual health and hygiene for students in grades 4-12 as part of the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The instruction would include information on the proper use of menstrual hygiene products, the symptoms and effects of menstrual disorders, the effects of period poverty (lack of access to menstrual products and related resources), and when and how to seek medical advice. Parents and guardians would be notified of the topics of instruction prior to the beginning of the unit. The bill would take effect immediately and apply starting in the first full school year after enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1981
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1981_I1.HTM
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