HR262 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rolanda HollisRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Feminine Hygiene products, Local Board of Education, urged to have available in certain schools at no cost to students

Summary

HR262 urges Alabama local boards of education to provide free feminine hygiene products in schools for students in grades 5–12.

What This Bill Does

If enacted as a resolution, it asks county and city boards to stock feminine hygiene products in every school building under their control where 5th–12th graders are enrolled and to make them available to students at no cost upon request. It also directs the State Department of Education to receive a copy, post the resolution on its website, and electronically share it with local superintendents for consideration and action.

Who It Affects

• Students in grades 5–12, who would be able to obtain feminine hygiene products for free at school upon request.
• County and city boards of education, which are urged to ensure these products are available in their schools.
• The Alabama State Department of Education and local superintendents, which would receive the resolution and be expected to act on it.

Key Provisions

• Urges each county and city board of education to have feminine hygiene products available in every school building under their jurisdiction for students in grades 5–12, at no cost and upon personal request.
• Products should include, but are not limited to, sanitary napkins and tampons.
• A copy of the resolution will be provided to the State Superintendent of Education, prominently posted on the Department of Education's website, and electronically provided to each city and county superintendent for appropriate deliberation and action.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative