Period Project Resources
In 2022, The Policy Project created a law that ensures free period products in all public and charter school restrooms across Utah.
End Period Poverty
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The Law
Through efforts led by The Policy Project, Utah Code 53G-4-413 requires period products in school restrooms.
Since July 1, 2002, a Utah LEA must provide free period products to students in each female or unisex restroom in all public and charter schools.
Funding was made available to purchase product dispensers and initial products. After July 1, 2025, each LEA will be responsible for budgeting for the full cost of the products.
The law requires that all students should be informed that period products are available for their use.
Follow this link to let us know if period products are available in your school.
The Period Project Toolkit
The Policy Project is committed to supporting the implementation of this law and promoting student menstrual health. We’ve developed a comprehensive Period Toolkit with resources to help schools effectively communicate with students, staff, and parents about the availability of period products and the importance of menstrual health.
School Administrator Resources
Period Products in Schools One Pager: An overview of The Period Project and the need for period products in school restrooms
School Messaging Resources: Example messages for schools to communicate with staff, parents, and students
Period Positive Schools: How to combat stigma and create a period-positive school environment to support all students
School Custodian Resources
School Custodian Resources: Resources for school custodians to support them in providing period products in restrooms
Placing Discounted Orders with Aunt Flow: Ordering information for schools using Aunt Flow products
Dispenser Installation Videos: Video resources for installing and refilling Aunt Flow dispensers
Restroom Signs
Restroom Dispenser Signs: This file contains multiple sign options to print and use in school restrooms where period products are available - if you would like printed copies of the signs, please reach out to lindsay@thepolicyproject.org
Menstrual Hygiene Sign: This sign can be placed inside restroom stalls or restrooms to reinforce healthy hygiene habits
Educator Resources
How to Talk About Periods (for Schools): Tips for school leaders on how to create a period-positive environment
Student Responsibility Presentation PPT LINK | SLIDES LINK | CANVA LINK: This presentation can be used to help students understand how period product misuse can impact their fellow students
Parent Resources
How to Talk About Periods (for Parents): Tips for parents on how to talk to children about periods
How to Talk to Boys About Periods: Tips on talking to boys about periods and why it is important
The Period Project Impact Report
The Period Project Impact Report: The Policy Project’s 2024 report on the impact of The Period Project based on surveys of 1,300 Utah high school athletes
How to Order Period Products
The Policy Project partners with Aunt Flow to offer discounted bulk orders. Fill out this quick form to get started. Be sure to include the organization name and delivery instructions.
Hosting Your Own Period Packing Party
Our Period Packing Party Toolkit is a step-by-step guide that makes it easy to host your own event, pack period kits, and get them to those who need them most. Access the toolkit here!