Bill > A07557

This bill amends the New York State education law to authorize the commissioner of education to develop rules and regulations for a health education curriculum that includes instruction about menstrual disorders, with a specific focus on endometriosis. The proposed curriculum would cover a comprehensive range of topics, including the timing, signs, and symptoms of endometriosis and other menstrual disorders, the importance of menstrual health and its impacts on physical, emotional, social, and academic aspects of life, basic statistical information about these conditions, guidance on being a personal healthcare advocate, and information about basic treatment options. By providing this educational framework, the bill aims to increase awareness and understanding of menstrual health issues among students. The new regulations would take effect on the first of July following the bill's passage into law, allowing schools and educators time to prepare and implement the updated curriculum.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7557