H.R. 951 118th Congress House

PERIOD Act

Official title: To prohibit educational institutions that require students to provide information with respect to their menstrual cycles from receiving Federal funds.

Introduced: February 9, 2023 Introduced by: Adam B. Schiff Democratic · California See on congress.gov

Education

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Feb 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Feb 9, 2023

Introduced in House

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Latest action February 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Privacy in Education Regarding Individuals' Own Data Act or the PERIOD Act

This bill prohibits an educational institution from receiving federal funds if the institution requires any student to provide information regarding the student's menstrual cycle. Educational institution refers to a local educational agency, state educational agency, elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher education.

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