Amends TCA Title 49; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB0143 requires the Department of Health to provide free diapers to new mothers or working parents of children under two, excluding those already receiving diapers through TennCare or Cover Kids, and mandates a public health campaign for this initiative. The bill also expands the requirement for local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to provide feminine hygiene products in all women's and girls' bathrooms for students in grades four through 12, with state reimbursement for the costs incurred. Additionally, it calls for a public health campaign to encourage donations of feminine hygiene products to eligible schools.
Tennessee SB0143 requires the Department of Health to provide free diapers to new mothers or working parents of children under two, excluding those already receiving diapers through TennCare or Cover Kids, and mandates a public health campaign for this initiative. The bill also expands the requirement for local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to provide feminine hygiene products in all women's and girls' bathrooms for students in grades four through 12, with state reimbursement for the costs incurred. Additionally, it calls for a public health campaign to encourage donations of feminine hygiene products to eligible schools.
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Kyle, Sara
114th General Assembly
January 14, 2025
January 16, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee