Utah Code 53G-5-414. Required provision of period products in schools
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(1) As used in this section, “period products” means:
Terms Used In Utah Code 53G-5-414
- Female: means the characteristic of an individual whose biological reproductive system is of the general type that functions in a way that could produce ova. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(1)(a) tampons;
(1)(b) sanitary napkins; or
(1)(c) other similar products designed for hygiene in connection with the human menstrual cycle.
(2) Beginning July 1, 2022, a charter school shall:
(2)(a) provide period products free of charge to students in each female or unisex restroom within an elementary, middle, junior, or high school or school facility which students use; and
(2)(b) inform public school students of the availability of the period products as described in this section.
(3) To address the cost of the requirements of this section, a charter school shall:
(3)(a) use funds that the Legislature appropriates specifically for the provision of period products; and
(3)(b) incorporate the provision of period products into local ongoing capital operations and maintenance budgets no later than July 1, 2025.
(4) The state board shall:
(4)(a) oversee the implementation of the requirements of this section; and
(4)(b) monitor compliance with this section.