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Jan 05, 2022

Need A Tampon? D.C. Council Bill Provides Free Menstrual Products In All Schools

The bill also requires D.C. Public Schools to implement a menstrual health curriculum for all students starting in the fourth grade.

Nov 17, 2016

D.C. Council Moves To End The ‘Tampon Tax’

Feminine hygiene products and diapers are currently taxed with a 5.75 percent sales tax.

Apr 04, 2016

D.C. Council Will Consider Eliminating The ‘Tampon Tax’

The legislation would eliminate the sales tax on feminine hygiene products as well as diapers for children and adults.

 
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