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A 3105

Requires certain public schools to advertise availability of free menstrual hygiene products.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Shanique Speight and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey public schools must advertise free menstrual hygiene products to students, addressing period poverty and school attendance barriers.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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Bill Summary · A 3105

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3105 mandates that designated public schools in New Jersey inform students about the availability of free menstrual hygiene products. The bill requires schools to advertise these products through specified channels, such as posters, announcements, or digital platforms, ensuring students are aware of where and how to access them.

Why is this important

Period poverty—the inability to afford menstrual products—is documented to affect school attendance and academic performance. By guaranteeing awareness of free products, the bill aims to remove barriers to education and reduce stigma around menstruation. This addresses a practical equity issue affecting primarily low-income and homeless students.

Potential points of contention

  • School resource allocation: Critics may argue that funding free products and advertising campaigns diverts limited budgets from other educational priorities, or question whether schools should bear this cost versus state/federal programs
  • Scope and implementation details: The bill's specific requirements for which schools must comply, what constitutes adequate "advertising," and how to fund the products are unclear and could create inconsistent implementation across districts
  • Parental notification concerns: Some may raise questions about whether parents should be informed about these programs, though public health approaches typically support direct student access to reduce barriers

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

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