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NJ S2902
NJ S2902Requires 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
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
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 mandates that school districts in New Jersey must provide age-appropriate instruction on menstrual health and hygiene to students in grades four through 12 as part of their comprehensive health and physical education curriculum, aligning with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. This instruction will cover essential topics such as the correct use of menstrual hygiene products (items like pads, tampons, or cups used to manage menstrual flow), understanding menstrual disorders (conditions affecting the menstrual cycle, like painful periods or irregular bleeding), the impact of period poverty (the inability to afford or access menstrual products and facilities), and guidance on when and how to seek medical help for menstrual health concerns. Before this instruction begins, parents and guardians will be informed about the curriculum's content and its connection to the state's educational standards.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 03/04/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2902 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2902_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2902_I1.HTM |
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