HB 2838
To mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female students
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 2838 would require West Virginia’s county boards of education to supply free feminine hygiene products to students in all public elementary, middle, and high schools. The bill aims to ensure that female students have access to these essential items without cost. This initiative addresses a potential barrier to education for students who may struggle to afford these products. It seeks to remove a financial burden and promote student well-being.
Key provisions
- County boards of education must provide feminine hygiene products.
- Products are to be available in all public elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Students must have free access to the products.
- The bill mandates no cost to students for these products.
Who is affected
- Female students
- County Boards of Education
- Public elementary schools
- Public middle schools
- Public high schools
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Kump
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