53G-4-413. Required provision of period products in schools.
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As used in this section, “period products” means:
Terms Used In Utah Code 53G-4-413- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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tampons; |
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other similar products designed for hygiene in connection with the human menstrual cycle. |
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| (2) |
Beginning July 1, 2022, an LEA shall:
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provide period products free of charge to students in each female or unisex restroom within an elementary, middle, junior, or high school or school facility which students use; and |
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inform public school students of the availability of the period products as described in this section. |
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To address the cost of the requirements of this section, an LEA shall:
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use funds that the Legislature appropriates specifically for the provision of period products; and |
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incorporate the provision of period products into local ongoing capital operations and maintenance budgets no later than July 1, 2025. |
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The state board shall:
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oversee the implementation of the requirements of this section; and |
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monitor compliance with this section. |
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Enacted by Chapter 309, 2022 General Session
Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of enacted Section also enacted in HB 30, Chapter 197.
