S105 - 2021 Appropriations Act. (SL 2021-180)

Overview: Section 7.22 of S.L. 2021-180 requires the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to establish the Feminine Hygiene Products Grant Program (Program) to provide grants of up to $5,000 to public school units to provide feminine hygiene products for students in those units. Grants must be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and public school units cannot receive more than one grant.

By March 15, 2022, DPI must report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee and various other entities on the public school units receiving grants under the Program, the specific feminine hygiene products purchased with the grant funds, and the impact of the Program on student health and well-being.

This section became effective July 1, 2021.