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HB 3025

Requires school districts to provide "period products" at no cost in charter schools and public middle and high schools

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tonya Rush

Missouri bill requires free menstrual products in public and charter middle/high schools to reduce period poverty and improve student attendance and academic performance.

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Bill Summary · HB 3025

Legislative bill overview

HB 3025 mandates that Missouri school districts provide free menstrual products (pads, tampons, etc.) to students in public middle and high schools as well as charter schools. The bill requires these products be made available in bathrooms or other accessible locations without cost to students.

Why is this important

Period poverty—the inability to afford menstrual products—contributes to school absenteeism, reduced academic performance, and health concerns among adolescents. Several states and districts have already implemented similar programs, citing improved attendance and student well-being as outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill does not specify how schools will be funded to purchase these products, potentially shifting costs to already-constrained school budgets or requiring new state appropriations
  • Scope and implementation: Undefined details about product types, quantities, restocking frequency, and whether products should be available in all bathrooms or designated locations could complicate consistent implementation
  • Philosophical disagreement: Some stakeholders argue menstrual product access is a family/parental responsibility, while supporters frame it as a public health and educational equity issue
  • Charter school inclusion: Requiring charter schools to participate may create compliance and funding disputes, as charters often operate under different budget structures than traditional public schools

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

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