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Panel approves pilot to install hygiene vending machines in high‑need schools
Summary
Leader Camper said HB 1219 would direct the Department of Health to administer a pilot placing hygiene vending machines in three eligible schools (one per grand division), prioritizing schools with the highest percent of students in economic need; the bill passed the subcommittee with an amendment and will go to full education.
Leader Camper explained HB 1219 would require the Department of Health to establish a pilot program installing hygiene vending machines in eligible schools — one school per grand division — prioritizing those with the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The amendment reduced the number of pilot schools and adjusted timing to the 2026–27 school year.
"It also directs the department, with the state and local health departments, nonprofits, churches, organizations, to supply the products for the vending machines," the sponsor said. Members voted to add the amendment and advanced the bill to full education (6 ayes).
