Vermont has become the first state to require all public middle and high schools to provide students with access to free condoms.
Condoms are now required by law to be “readily accessible” to public school students in grades 7 through 12 in a safe location set by school administrators and nursing staff. The bill was first introduced by Rep. Topper McFaun, signed into law by Gov. Phil Scott last year, and recently completed rollout.
“In order to prevent or reduce unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, each school district shall make condoms available to all students in its secondary schools, free of charge,” the law states.
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