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Student urges Travis Unified to adopt district policy implementing Education Code requirement on menstrual products
Summary
Katie Jensen, a Vanden graduate and current law student, asked the board to adopt a district policy ensuring menstrual products are available free and accessible in school restrooms as required by state education code; the board asked staff to follow up and put the topic on next month's agenda for further consideration.
A former district student and current law student asked the Travis Unified School District board to adopt an explicit district policy to implement a recently effective state requirement that public schools stock menstrual products free of charge and make that information accessible to students and families.
Katie Jensen told the board she was assigned a class project in education law and recommended the district adopt a formal policy to ensure consistent access across sites and to improve transparency and accountability. She cited the relevant education code in her remarks and asked the board to codify the requirement in district policy so the public and staff know where and how products are provided.
Board response: Trustees thanked Jensen and asked staff to determine whether district sites are already compliant with the statutory requirements and to place a board item on next month's agenda to allow Jensen to return and speak to a formal proposal. One trustee confirmed he had not found a district-level policy on the issue in his preliminary search and asked staff to follow up on compliance and implementation logistics.
Why it matters: The statute cited by Jensen (education code referenced during public comment) took effect on July 1, 2024, and requires schools that serve grades 3'12 to supply menstrual products in designated restrooms. Formal district policy would standardize delivery, signage and accountability across school sites.
Next steps: Staff agreed to investigate current site practices, confirm compliance with the cited education code and prepare a report and draft policy language for the board to consider at a future meeting.
