Period Poverty
What is period poverty?
When people can’t afford menstrual products
What does California’s AB 367 require schools to do?
Provide free menstrual products in restrooms
Is the Menstrual Equity Act for All passed?
Not yet passed, but has inspired multiple state-level laws (including California’s AB 367)
U.S. federal food-assistance program by (FNS) of the (USDA).
To help low-income individuals & families buy food
What is “menstrual equity”?
Access to safe, affordable menstrual products for everyone
Which schools must follow AB 367?
Public schools with grades 6–12, CSU, and community colleges
Is it a state or federal bill?
Federal Bill
Name three things you cannot use SNAP to buy currently
How many women in the U.S. struggle to afford menstrual products?
2 in 5
Which governor signed AB 367 into law?
Gavin Newsom
Name 3 things Menstrual Equity Act for All aims to do
Providing free menstrual products in schools and other public facilities, requiring Medicaid to cover menstrual products, and removing sales tax on menstrual products nationwide.”
What is Illinois' HB 155 (2021)
Allows states to apply for a federal wavier to be able to use SNAP/WIC recipients to purchase menstrual products and other necessities (ex-diapers)