MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2023 Regular Session
To: Education
By: Representatives Jackson, McLean, Summers, Hulum, Anderson (110th), Karriem, Sanders
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO MAKE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE, AT NO COST TO STUDENTS, IN THE BATHROOMS OR OFFICES OF THE SCHOOL NURSE IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 6 THROUGH GRADE 12; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. (1) As used in this section the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed herein:
(a) "Feminine hygiene products" means tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.
(b) "School building" means any facility:
(i) That is owned or leased by the school district or over which the board has care, custody and control; and
(ii) In which there is a public school serving students in Grade 6 through Grade 12.
(2) School districts are authorized to make feminine hygiene products available, at no cost to students, in the bathrooms or offices of the school nurse in school buildings.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2023.