NYS Public Health Law

Public Health Law Section 267- Menstrual Products in Schools
All elementary and secondary public and nonpublic schools in New York State serving students in grades six through twelve to provide feminine hygiene products at no cost to students in school restrooms now includes non-public schools. Non-public schools may request an exemption upon demonstration of certain requirements.

• Amendment to Public Health Law §267, effective July 1, 2024, permits only a non-public school to be granted an exemption by the Commissioner of Education if it is demonstrated that the school does not serve students who need such products, and the school has menstrual products in any gender-neutral restroom and other locations in the school in a manner that ensures the privacy of a student needing such product.  A non-public school interested in the exemption option must complete an e-mail attestation available on the Office of Religious and Independent School Support’s (ORISS) website.  Non-public schools will be notified after the form is reviewed and approved.

Public Health Law Section 268- Information Materials Concerning Menstrual Disorders.
Public Health Law 268*2 requires age-appropriate informational materials are provided to schools to choose to disseminate to students to educate them about menstrual disorders - including best practices to be one’s own health advocate and obtain follow-up care. 

See Also:

• Guidelines & Memos- Menstrual Health I Products
• Menstrual Health I Products Resource Page

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