Advancing Menstrual Equity: Development and Implementation of the Minnesota Menstrual Products in Schools Toolkit

Authors

• Kara Cowell, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
• Mary Kenny, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Description

The Minnesota Menstrual Products in Schools Toolkit is a practical guide for educators and school staff, created to support implementation of the state’s menstrual product access law. Our research helped identify current needs from schools, now supported by this content that is grounded in established science and best practices in menstrual and health education. The Minnesota Menstrual Products in Schools Toolkit was developed throughout 2025 and was launched to the public on August 12th2025. The toolkit and subsequent resources are now available (for free) on the website of the Women's Foundation of Minnesota, Honest Sex Ed, and the Period.org

Publication Date

5-2026

Keywords

Feminine hygiene products, Advocacy, Schools, Public health

Disciplines

Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration | Social Work

Comments

InnovateHER Meeting Poster - May 19, 2026

Recommended Citation

Cowell, Kara and Kenny, Mary, "Advancing Menstrual Equity: Development and Implementation of the Minnesota Menstrual Products in Schools Toolkit" (2026). InnovateHER Meeting 2026. 8.
https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/innovateher_meeting_2026/8