PERIOD Act

HR 951, the PERIOD Act, prohibits U.S. federal funding for educational institutions (including K-12 schools and colleges) that require students to provide menstrual cycle information as a condition of attendance or services. The bill directly affects all schools receiving federal education funds by banning the collection of this specific health data. Key provisions state that no federal money can be allocated to institutions mandating such disclosures, with definitions covering elementary schools, secondary schools, and higher education institutions under existing federal education laws. This policy change mandates privacy protections for students' health information in educational settings funded by the federal government.