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This resolution urges the Department of Education to improve menstrual health education in Hawaii's public schools by adopting a comprehensive curriculum. This curriculum should emphasize "menstrual dignity," which includes ensuring privacy, inclusivity, access to information and products for all students, and positive, shame-free education about menstrual health and product use. It should also teach practical skills like health promotion, decision-making, and advocacy, and be respectful of diverse backgrounds. The resolution specifies age-appropriate content for elementary, middle, and high school students, covering topics from the biological purpose of the menstrual cycle and culturally relevant views to period poverty, pain management, and recognizing abnormal cycles. For younger students, it includes instruction on hygiene, showing products, and using children's books. For older students, it suggests guest speakers and in-depth information on health conditions and pain management, with a requirement for multilingual translations of educational materials. Finally, the Department of Education is asked to report on its progress to the Legislature by early 2027.