Bill > HB2839

This bill mandates that county boards of education in West Virginia must provide free feminine hygiene products (such as pads and tampons) to female students in all public elementary, middle, and high schools. The products will be funded through existing appropriations for hygiene products, meaning the schools will use their current budget allocations to purchase these items. The goal of the legislation is to ensure that female students have easy and no-cost access to essential menstrual health supplies directly within their school environments, which can help reduce barriers to education and minimize potential embarrassment or disruption associated with menstrual needs. By requiring these products to be available at no charge across all public school levels, the bill aims to support student health, comfort, and educational continuity.