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This bill modifies Oregon's existing law regarding the provision of menstrual products in educational institutions by removing public charter schools and male bathrooms from the requirement to provide free tampons and sanitary pads. Specifically, the bill narrows the definition of "public education provider" by eliminating public charter schools from the list, and redefines "student bathroom" to only specify bathrooms accessible to female students, effectively removing the mandate for menstrual product dispensers in male-designated bathrooms. The bill maintains the requirement for other public education providers like school districts, community colleges, and public universities to provide free menstrual products in student bathrooms, and it preserves the existing provisions that protect education providers from liability related to providing these products. The bill also includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage in 2025, with the stated purpose of preserving public peace, health, and safety. The legislative intent appears to be a targeted reduction in menstrual product distribution requirements across certain educational settings.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB677