2019 -- S 0264

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

     Introduced By: Senators Quezada, Pearson, Valverde, Bell, and Euer

     Date Introduced: February 13, 2019

     Referred To: Senate Education

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-21 of the General Laws entitled "Health and Safety of Pupils" is

hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     16-21-37. Possession of feminine hygiene products.

     (a) A student, while on school property or at a school-related event or activity, may

possess and use over-the-counter products to treat menstrual cramps or vaginal yeast infections

without a physician's or parent's note.

     (b) Nothing in this section shall make the school district or its personnel liable for any

damages under this section.

     (c) The school district may encourage schools to educate pupils on the safe use of over-

the-counter medications.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

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     This act would permit students to possess and use over-the-counter products to treat

menstrual cramps or vaginal yeast infections during school activities without a doctor's or parent's

note. It would authorize the school district to encourage schools to educate pupils on the safe use

of such products, but shall not hold the school district or its personnel liable for any damages.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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