AL
Alabama Senate Bill SB153

Alabama 2022 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Bill SB153

Introduced
2/1/22  
Refer
2/1/22  

Caption

Schools, K-12, local boards of education required to provide feminine hygiene products in women's restrooms of certain schools, no cost to students

Impact

This legislation represents a proactive approach to tackle issues related to menstruation and hygiene access among students in public K-12 education. It removes barriers that may prevent students from attending school regularly due to a lack of access to feminine hygiene products. By ensuring that these products are available freely, the bill seeks to promote health equity and inclusivity within the educational environment.

Summary

SB153 mandates that all local boards of education within Alabama are required to provide feminine hygiene products in the women's restrooms of schools serving students in grades five through twelve, at no cost to the students themselves. Taking effect in the 2023-2024 school year, this bill aims to improve access to necessary hygiene products and support female students' health and well-being. The provision of these products in schools is a significant step towards addressing menstrual hygiene management in educational settings.

Contention

While the bill largely garners support for its aim of enhancing health and accessibility, there may be potential points of contention regarding funding and implementation. Critics might argue about the implications of allocating school budgets to provide free feminine hygiene products, questioning whether it is the responsibility of schools to supply these items or whether it should fall under broader health programs. Advocacy groups are likely to support such measures as crucial for student well-being, while some stakeholders may express concern over the effective management of this initiative.

Latest SB153 Activity

Companion Bills

AL HB50

Same As Schools, K-12, local boards of education required to provide feminine hygiene products in women's restrooms of certain schools, no cost to students

Previously Filed As

AL HB278

Career and technical education in public K-12 schools; home school student participation, authorized; State Board of Education, required to adopt rules

AL HB61

Public K-12 schools, home school students authorized to attend career and technical education programs in certain circumstances

AL HB364

Public K-12 schools, each local board of education required to adopt an Internet safety policy for district-owned devices used in schools, prohibit use of certain platforms, provide social media instruction in certain grades

AL HB59

Public preK-12 schools, chaplains; public schools, authorized to hire or accept as volunteers; local boards of education and governing bodies, required to vote on whether to allow; limitations, provided

AL HB65

Public K-12 education; State Board of Education required to adopt model student cell phone use policy, local boards of education required to adopt cell phone use policy

AL HB81

Public K-12 education; State Board of Education required to adopt model student cell phone use policy, local boards of education required to adopt cell phone use and storage policy

AL SB294

Public preK-12 schools, campus chaplains, public schools authorized to hire or accept as volunteers, local boards of education and governing bodies required to vote on whether to allow, limitations provided

AL HB316

Public preK-12 schools, campus chaplains, public schools authorized to hire or accept as volunteers, local boards of education and governing bodies required to vote on whether to allow, limitations provided

AL HB234

Public K-12 schools; mobile emergency rapid response systems required, State Board of Education required to adopt rules, funding sources provided for

AL SB166

Ten Commandments, required to be displayed in common area of public K-12 schools and public institutions of higher education

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