N.Y. Public Health Law § 267: Menstrual products in schools

* § 267. Menstrual products in schools. All elementary and secondary

public schools in the state serving students in any grade from grade six

through grade twelve shall provide menstrual products in the restrooms

of such school building or buildings. Such products shall be provided at

no charge to students.

* NB Effective until July 1, 2024

* § 267. Menstrual products in schools. 1. All elementary and

secondary public schools and non-public schools in the state serving

students in any grade from grade six through grade twelve shall provide

menstrual products in the restrooms of such school building or

buildings. Such products shall be provided at no charge to students.

2. A non-public school may be granted an exemption from the

requirements of subdivision one of this section upon a demonstration

sufficient to the commissioner of education that the school does not

serve students who need such products and that menstrual products are

available in a manner that ensures the privacy of any student seeking

them within the school building or buildings, including but not limited

to within any gender-neutral restroom. Such exemption may be revoked

should the circumstances change on which the exemption is granted.

* NB Effective July 1, 2024