Bill > LD217

This bill requires public schools and certain private schools that receive public funds to provide free condoms to students in grades 9 through 12. Specifically, the bill applies to schools where at least 60% of students are publicly funded, and it mandates that condoms can only be distributed by the school nurse in the nurse's office. The bill emphasizes that no other school staff, administrators, teachers, or volunteers can distribute condoms. Before implementing this program, schools must also develop a plan to handle potential latex allergies among students. This legislation aims to increase access to sexual health resources for high school students while establishing clear guidelines for how and where condoms can be made available. The bill creates a new section (§6310) in Maine's educational statutes specifically addressing condom access in schools, ensuring that eligible schools have a standardized approach to providing this health resource to students.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=217&snum=132