S.2902

Requires school districts to provide instruction on menstrual health and hygiene as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Introduced·3/4/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2902 mandates school districts to include age-appropriate menstrual health and hygiene instruction in grades four through 12.

New Jersey S2902 requires school districts to incorporate instruction on menstrual health and hygiene into their implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. This instruction, applicable to students in grades four through 12, must be age-appropriate and cover topics such as the proper use of menstrual hygiene products, symptoms and effects of menstrual disorders, the impacts of period poverty, and guidance on when to seek medical advice.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Mar 4, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee