Iowa HF543 requires school districts to provide free feminine hygiene products in at least half of school restrooms.

Iowa HF543 mandates that school boards ensure feminine hygiene products are available without cost in at least half of the restrooms in school buildings for students in grades six through twelve. The bill defines "feminine hygiene products" as sanitary napkins, tampons, or similar items. It also requires the supply of these products to be regularly refilled. The bill appropriates funds from the state general fund to cover the cost of compliance for school districts from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, and thereafter from state school foundation aid.

Iowa HF543 requires school districts to provide free feminine hygiene products in at least half of school restrooms.

Iowa HF543 mandates that school boards ensure feminine hygiene products are available without cost in at least half of the restrooms in school buildings for students in grades six through twelve. The bill defines "feminine hygiene products" as sanitary napkins, tampons, or similar items. It also requires the supply of these products to be regularly refilled. The bill appropriates funds from the state general fund to cover the cost of compliance for school districts from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, and thereafter from state school foundation aid.