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HB 95

AN ACT relating to the provision of menstrual products in schools, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by George Brown and 4 co-sponsors

Kentucky HB 95 mandates schools provide free menstrual products to students with state funding to reduce attendance barriers and period poverty.

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Bill Summary · HB 95

Legislative bill overview

HB 95 would require Kentucky schools to provide menstrual products (pads and tampons) to students at no cost. The bill includes a direct appropriation to fund this program and declares the measure an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

Why is this important

Lack of access to menstrual products can force students to miss school days, affecting educational outcomes and attendance records. Several states and school districts have already implemented similar programs, citing research linking product access to improved school attendance and student wellbeing. The emergency declaration signals sponsors view this as an urgent need.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budget priorities: Opponents may argue the state should prioritize other educational funding needs or question whether this is the government's responsibility versus families' or private sources
  • Scope of products and implementation: Disagreement may arise over which products to provide, where they're distributed (nurse's office, bathrooms, classrooms), and whether this extends to all schools or only certain grade levels
  • Emergency declaration justification: Some may contest whether this warrants emergency status, viewing it as routine budget legislation that should follow normal appropriations processes

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

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