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LC 2904

Prohibit dispensing of menstrual products in school male-designated restrooms

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill prohibits placing menstrual products in male-designated school restrooms, restricting student access and limiting existing product distribution programs.

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Bill Summary · LC 2904

Legislative bill overview

LC 2904 would prohibit Montana schools from providing menstrual products in restrooms designated for male students. The bill represents a restriction on menstrual product access programs that some states and districts have implemented in recent years to address period poverty and improve student attendance.

Why is this important

Menstrual product access in schools has become a policy debate as some jurisdictions expanded availability to reduce barriers to education, while others view product placement decisions as matters of facility management and budgeting. This bill directly addresses where schools can distribute these products, affecting implementation of any existing programs and student access depending on restroom use patterns.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity and access concerns: Critics argue the restriction could limit access for transgender and non-binary students, as well as reduce overall program effectiveness if products are only available in some restrooms
  • Program implementation costs: Supporters may argue the restriction focuses resources efficiently, while opponents contend it undermines the original intent of reducing period poverty
  • Scope and definitions: The bill's language around "male-designated restrooms" raises questions about how schools should handle all-gender or staff restrooms, and whether this is the appropriate level for such policy decisions

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

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