Current Menstrual Policies

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Tax Exemption on Menstrual Products

only New York, Florida, and California have removed the sales tax on menstrual products.

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Menstrual Leave Policies

Currently, the United States does not have federal policies granting menstrual leave.

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Education Awareness Campaign

Some states have integrated menstrual health education into school curriculum as part of broader health and wellness programs.

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Free Menstrual Products In Third Spaces

Several states have passed legislation to provide free menstrual products in public schools, including California, Illinois, New York, and New Hampshire.

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Menstrual Equity for All Act (H.R. 1882)

Objective: Pass Law for Free Menstrual Products in Schools !!

The Menstrual Equity for All Act, introduced in Congress in 2021 by Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY), aims to address and improve access to menstrual products and promote menstrual equity across the United States. Here are the key components and goals of the Act

Access to Menstrual Products in Federal Buildings
  • Free products in all federal restrooms.
Coverage under Medicaid
  • Products included for low-income patients.
Research and Data Collection
  • Mandates research on the impact of period poverty education, employment, health, and well-being.
Assistance to Incarcerated Individuals
  • Incarcerated people have access to free menstrual products
Aid to Homeless Individuals
  • Homeless shelters to provide free menstrual products
Support in Schools
  • Schools in the national school lunch program must provide free menstrual products in restrooms.