California recognizes that access to menstrual products is a basic human right and is vital for ensuring the health, dignity, and full participation of all Californians in public life. The Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021 (AB 367) was signed into law in October 2021. This law requires all public schools serving any grade 6-12 to provide free menstrual products in school bathrooms by the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
Menstruators that got their period in public without notice.
Menstruators that missed school at least once due to their periods.
Students that left class at least once to get menstrual products.
Access to menstrual products is a basic human right. With the passage of California’s Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021 ( CA AB 367), California has joined the growing list of states that are making menstrual hygiene products more accessible. Your school or organization can help make a difference by making sure students have access to the quality products they need.
"Risking getting in trouble by texting a friend during class, having to discreetly get up and find [a pad or tampon], or asking random people in the hallways all take away from valuable class time." - Dixie, High School Student
1 in 4 girls missed class due to a lack of access to menstrual products and 1 in 5 reported not being able to afford menstrual products. This has become an educational equity issue.
Making a difference doesn't have to be difficult. Dotstash has created a frictionless process for California school administrators and facilities managers to achieve menstrual equity compliance. Dotstash is here to help you with the following:
Our vending units are designed to make products available "out in the open". Perfect for classrooms, bathrooms, offices and common areas.
Dotstash is making quality, organic menstrual products available for the next academic school year. Pre-order today!
Rob Coppo / Principal / Torrey Pines High School, San Diego, CA
Dotstash is a proud member of the California Menstrual Equity Coalitiion. Here is a handbook for school adminstrators for grades 6-2 to provide more information on policy implementation.
