How 2 Minnesota graduate students are helping implement free period products in schools

In 2023, Minnesota passed a law requiring free menstrual products in all public school bathrooms for grades four through 12.

But when the law went into effect last year, some schools weren’t sure how best to put it into practice.

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with two graduate students who created the Minnesota Menstrual Products in Schools Toolkit to help school staff navigate implementing the law.

They shared what they learned about the needs inside schools and why they believe their toolkit can make a difference for students and educators alike.