Menstrual Equity for All Act Provides Accessibility to Period Products for Grades 3-12.
Updated October 2023
On October 8, California expanded its existing school requirement for period products to grades 3-12. The requirement will go into effect for the 2024-2025 school year.
Previously, the requirement was for grades 6-12. The Menstrual Equity for All Act (AB367) urges that private schools and colleges will follow suit. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
This law builds upon Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia’s Assembly Bill 10 in 2017, requiring schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities to supply students with free pads and tampons. Garcia also played a significant role in the push for California to exempt a sales tax on periods. She said her efforts were inspired by Scotland, which last year became the first nation to allow free and universal access to pads and tampons in public facilities.
Cal Poly Pomona has partnered with Aunt Flow to provide free menstrual products to all students, faculty and staff across various facilities and buildings, including the student center. In addition to offering these products, the Womxn’s Resource Center and the Health and Wellness Center offer free pads and tampons for students.
