NJ S2685

Bill

Requires school districts to provide instruction on menstrual health and hygiene as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires that schools include age appropriate instruction on menstrual health and hygiene for students in grades four through 12 as part of the school district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Under this bill, instruction on menstrual health and hygiene would include: the proper use of menstrual hygiene products; the symptoms and effects of menstrual disorders; the effects of period poverty; and when and how to seek medical advice. Parents and guardians would be notified of the topics of instruction and requirements of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education prior to the beginning of a unit of instruction in menstrual health and hygiene.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that school districts in New Jersey must provide age-appropriate instruction on menstrual health and hygiene to students in grades four through 12, as part of their comprehensive health and physical education curriculum. This instruction will cover essential topics such as the correct use of menstrual hygiene products (like pads, tampons, or cups), the symptoms and effects of menstrual disorders (which are conditions affecting a person's menstrual cycle, such as painful periods or irregular bleeding), the consequences of period poverty (meaning the lack of access to necessary menstrual products and facilities), and guidance on when and how to seek medical advice for menstrual health concerns. Before this instruction begins, parents and guardians will be informed about the specific topics to be covered and the relevant New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Angela Mcknight (D)*, Britnee Timberlake (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2685

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2685
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2685_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1981	Requires school districts to provide instruction on menstrual health and hygiene as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Carry Over
A2183	Requires school districts to provide instruction on menstrual health and hygiene as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Same As
S2902	Requires school districts to provide instruction on menstrual health and hygiene as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee	Carry Over

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