A4477

Requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate instruction on menstrual toxic shock syndrome and requires installation of signage in certain women's rooms to enhance public awareness of menstrual toxic shock syndrome.

Introduced·2/24/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4477 mandates age-appropriate menstrual toxic shock syndrome education in schools and requires public restroom signage in certain.

New Jersey A4477 requires school districts to include age-appropriate instruction on menstrual toxic shock syndrome in grades four through 12. The bill also mandates the installation of signs in public restrooms in certain facilities to alert women to the warning signs, causes, and dangers of the syndrome. The Commissioner of Education must provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources to implement this requirement. The Commissioner of Health must prepare informational literature on the syndrome and make it available on the Department of Health's website.

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Education Committee
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History

Feb 24

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee