Extended Deadline for Menstrual Product Reimbursement Requests

5/24/2024

Ohio law requires each traditional public school district, community school, STEM school, and chartered nonpublic school with buildings that enroll girls in grades six through 12 to provide free menstrual products. To support this requirement, the state operating budget included $3 million to reimburse districts and schools for menstrual products provided.

Districts and schools that have not yet completed their request for menstrual product reimbursement must identify the amount of funding expended on menstrual products and other information using the Menstrual Product Reimbursement Form by June 28 to be eligible.

The Department will determine the reimbursement amounts based on funds available and reported expenditures. The requested amount may be prorated to stay within the appropriation. Only the district or school treasurer, chief financial officer, superintendent, or a school administrator authorized to submit financial information may submit the form to the Department. Each district or school should submit only one form. 

For more information, visit the Menstrual Products in Schools webpage or contact wholechild@education.ohio.gov for questions.