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SB 1385

feminine hygiene products; schools; appropriation

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Lela Alston and 8 co-sponsors

SB 1385 mandates Arizona schools provide free menstrual products to students and appropriates funds to implement the requirement.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 1385

Legislative bill overview

SB 1385 requires Arizona schools to provide free feminine hygiene products (such as menstrual pads and tampons) to students at no cost. The bill includes an appropriation to fund this requirement, ensuring schools have budget allocation to purchase and distribute these products to students who need them.

Why is this important

Period poverty—the inability to afford menstrual products—causes some students to miss school, experience academic disruption, or face health and dignity challenges. By removing financial barriers to accessing these essential products, the bill aims to improve school attendance, academic performance, and student well-being, particularly for low-income students.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and fiscal impact: School districts may argue the appropriation is insufficient to cover all products needed district-wide, or that it diverts funding from other educational priorities
  • Scope and implementation: Questions about where products will be distributed (bathrooms, nurse's offices, classrooms), how to access them discreetly, and whether this applies to all schools or only certain grade levels
  • Government role debate: Some may contend that providing hygiene products exceeds government responsibility, while others view it as addressing inequality and supporting student success
  • Product selection and quality: Disagreement over what products qualify, quantities available, and whether schools should offer multiple options

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

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