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SB 250

AN ACT ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOLS PROVIDE FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS IN AT LEAST ONE MEN'S RESTROOM.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Somers

Connecticut bill removes requirement for schools to stock menstrual products in at least one men's restroom, narrowing access points for period equity.

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Bill Summary · SB 250

Legislative bill overview

SB 250 removes a prior Connecticut requirement mandating that schools provide free menstrual products in at least one men's restroom. The bill effectively eliminates a specific provision from earlier menstrual equity legislation, narrowing the scope of where schools must stock these products.

Why is this important

This bill reflects ongoing debate about menstrual equity policies and their implementation. Menstrual product access in schools addresses period poverty and student absenteeism, but placement decisions involve practical considerations around facility management, usage patterns, and cost allocation. The bill signals a shift in how Connecticut policymakers want schools to approach this requirement.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation practicality: Critics of the original requirement argued that stocking men's restrooms was inefficient and wasteful if products went unused; supporters contend accessibility in multiple locations ensures students who need products can access them discreetly
  • Equity and inclusion concerns: Transgender and non-binary students may use facilities inconsistent with the traditional binary restroom model, making single-location availability potentially exclusionary
  • Program scope and cost: The bill reduces school distribution costs but may undermine the original legislation's intent to ensure universal access, forcing some students to continue facing barriers to menstrual product access

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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