(1) As used in this section, "period products" means:
(a) tampons;
(b) sanitary napkins; or
(c) other similar products designed for hygiene in connection with the human menstrual cycle.
(2) Beginning July 1, 2022, an LEA shall:
(a) provide period products free of charge to students in each female or unisex restroom within an elementary, middle, junior, or high school or school facility which students use; and
(b) inform public school students of the availability of the period products as described in this section.
(3) To address the cost of the requirements of this section, an LEA shall:
(a) use funds that the Legislature appropriates specifically for the provision of period products; and
(b) incorporate the provision of period products into local ongoing capital operations and maintenance budgets no later than July 1, 2025.
(4) The state board shall:
(a) oversee the implementation of the requirements of this section; and
(b) monitor compliance with this section.