2018 -- H 7570

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Donovan, Carson, Casimiro, Ajello, and Kazarian

     Date Introduced: February 09, 2018

     Referred To: House Health, Education & Welfare

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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

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hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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

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

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

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without a physician's or parent's note.

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

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damages under this section.

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

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the-counter medications.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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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

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

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

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

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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