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HB 223

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS CONCERNING MENSTRUAL DISORDERS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 8 co-sponsors

Delaware bill requiring schools distribute information about menstrual disorders to increase student awareness and early symptom recognition.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Bill Summary · HB 223

Legislative bill overview

HB 223 amends Delaware's education code (Title 16) to require schools provide informational materials about menstrual disorders to students. The bill aims to increase awareness and understanding of conditions affecting menstruation among the student population during their school years.

Why is this important

Menstrual disorders affect a significant portion of adolescents but often go undiagnosed or untreated due to lack of awareness. Providing educational materials in schools could help students recognize symptoms early, reduce stigma around discussing reproductive health, and encourage them to seek medical attention when needed. This aligns with broader public health efforts to improve health literacy among young people.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and content debates: Disagreement may arise over which specific disorders should be covered, the level of medical detail appropriate for different grade levels, and whether materials should address treatment options or only symptoms
  • Parental notification and opt-out provisions: Questions about whether parents should be informed in advance, whether students can opt out, and how to balance parental rights with student access to health information
  • Implementation costs and curriculum time: Concerns about funding requirements for developing/distributing materials and whether this competes with existing curriculum time in schools

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

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