General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Urges Tennesseans to donate feminine hygiene products to local schools. -

Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 16 (SJR 16) is a non-binding resolution urging Tennesseans to voluntarily donate feminine hygiene products to local schools. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but highlights that lack of access to these products contributes to student absenteeism, particularly affecting lower-income students and students of color. The resolution specifically encourages citizens to support schools by donating these essential items, with no requirement or mechanism for enforcement. This is a symbolic call to action, not a policy change.