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HB 6169

Education: health related; feminine hygiene products to eligible students; require schools to provide. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1174.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Felicia Brabec and 13 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 6169, "Education: health related; feminine hygiene products to eligible students; require schools to provide. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec.

bill electronically reproduced 11/26/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6169

Overview: HB 6169, "Education: health related; feminine hygiene products to eligible students; require schools to provide. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1174", was introduced on January 22, 2025 and has been electronically reproduced as of November 26, 2024.

Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to ensure that all eligible students in Michigan have access to free feminine hygiene products at their schools. It aims to address issues of period poverty and promote menstrual equity in the education system.

Key Provisions:
- Requires all public schools in Michigan to provide free feminine hygiene products (such as tampons and pads) to students who menstruate
- Establishes guidelines for the types of products that must be made available and the locations where they will be provided
- Allocates funding to schools to cover the costs of purchasing and distributing the feminine hygiene products

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill will directly impact students who menstruate, particularly those from low-income households, by ensuring they have access to necessary hygiene products at school. It may also affect school administrators and budgets, as they will be responsible for procuring and distributing the products.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been electronically reproduced as of November 26, 2024, indicating it has been introduced and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

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

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