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LD 155

An Act To Make Menstrual Products Available In Certain Schools

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mana Abdi and 8 co-sponsors

Maine bill requiring schools to provide free menstrual products to students to reduce period poverty and improve school attendance rates.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 155

Legislative bill overview

LD 155 would require Maine schools to provide free menstrual products (pads and tampons) to students in school bathrooms and health offices. The bill aims to address period poverty and reduce barriers to school attendance caused by lack of access to menstrual hygiene products.

Why is this important

Menstrual product insecurity affects student attendance, academic performance, and health outcomes, particularly among low-income students. Providing free products in schools removes a financial barrier to education and addresses a basic health need during school hours.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: Schools would bear the expense of purchasing and restocking products; bill does not specify funding mechanism or which schools are included
  • Scope and implementation: Ambiguity around "certain schools" (elementary vs. secondary, public vs. private, rural vs. urban) creates implementation uncertainty
  • Philosophical disagreement: Some argue menstrual product provision is a parental/family responsibility rather than a school responsibility
  • Product selection and inventory: Questions about what types/brands of products qualify and how to manage inventory logistics

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

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