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PA HB1101
PA HB1101In school health services, providing for Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program; and making an appropriation.
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Introduced
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in school health services, providing for Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program; and making an appropriation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program, which aims to provide free menstrual hygiene products in public schools with high populations of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch. Under the program, the Department of Education will develop a grant application process for eligible public school entities (including school districts, charter schools, and career and technical schools) that considers the number of students and restrooms. Grant recipients must use the funds to acquire and distribute free menstrual hygiene products to students, which may include installing dispensing machines or disposal receptacles. Schools receiving grants will be required to report their spending on products and infrastructure within one year, and the department must submit an annual summary report to relevant legislative committees. The bill defines menstrual hygiene products as tampons, sanitary napkins, pads, pantyliners, and similar items. The General Assembly will appropriate funds for the program for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and the act will take effect 60 days after its passage. The goal is to improve access to essential hygiene products for students and reduce barriers to school attendance and participation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (38)
Darisha Parker (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Briggs (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
José Giral (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Regina Young (D),
Last Action
Referred to Human Services (on 03/31/2025)
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