Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts the sale or use of feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax; directs the department of education to ensure feminine hygiene products are placed into and made available to students for free in a public school upon the request of a public school administrator, board, or director of schools. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 49 and Title 67, Chapter 6.

Summary

The bill removes state sales and use tax on tampons and sanitary napkins and requires the Department of Education to provide these products at no cost in any public school when requested by school officials. It is intended to lessen period poverty and its negative effects on health and education, especially for low‑income and marginalized students.

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