Who is covered
New York public and non-public elementary and secondary schools serving students in any grade from 6 through 12.
New York back to school · law-ready · preferred-source pathway
Free period products—without a long bid cycle.
Egal, Henson Sales Group, Creekside Industries, and NYSID give New York schools a practical path from Public Health Law §267 to free pads and tampons inside the restroom stall.
When an approved NYSID preferred-source offering meets the school’s form, function, utility, and pricing requirements, the purchase is exempt from statutory competitive procurement requirements.
New York Public Health Law §267
Free pads and tampons are part of the school restroom standard.
The July 1, 2024 amendment extended the requirement to qualifying non-public schools and clarified that menstrual products include pads and tampons.
Schools determine the types of products to make available in consultation with a school nurse, director of school health services, or another healthcare professional.
What schools provide
Menstrual products—including pads and tampons—at no charge to students in school restrooms.
How access is handled
Products must be available in a way that protects student privacy, including access through gender-neutral restrooms.
Creekside + NYSID preferred-source pathway
Take the bid process off the critical path.
New York’s preferred-source program advances employment for people with disabilities while giving covered purchasing agencies a faster route to approved products and services.
NYSID is the facilitating agency. Creekside supports the New York supply and fulfillment path. Henson helps schools and channel partners specify the right restroom program. Egal provides the products.
Preferred-source status is item-specific, not a blanket exemption for every product. Confirm the current offering and purchasing requirements before ordering.
01
Confirm the approved offering
Creekside and NYSID verify that the requested Egal configuration is on the applicable preferred-source offering list.
02
Match the school’s requirements
The products must meet the district’s form, function, and utility needs and the applicable preferred-source pricing rules.
03
Purchase without a competitive bid
Qualifying approved preferred-source purchases are exempt from statutory competitive procurement requirements, taking the traditional bid cycle off the critical path.
One New York pathway · four coordinated teams
From specification to fulfillment, every role is clear.
Henson Sales Group
New York market guidance, specification, and channel support.
Creekside Industries
New York manufacturing, packaging, and fulfillment partner.
NYSID
New York preferred-source facilitating agency and purchasing pathway.
Egal Pads on a Roll
In-stall pad rolls, dispensers, and tampon-holder system.
The school product lineup
Two rolls. Three dispenser finishes. One in-stall system.
Choose the refill and finish that fit the district, then add the tampon holder to provide both product types in the same private location.
SKU 2101
Standard Pads on a Roll
40 individually wrapped pads per roll · 12 rolls / 480 pads per case
The economical everyday refill for districts that need dependable coverage across many restrooms and stalls.
SKU 2107
Plant-Based Pads on a Roll
30 pads per roll · 12 rolls / 360 pads per case
A plant-based option for schools and districts that want to align period access with sustainability goals.
3101 · 3101W · 3102
In-Stall Dispensers
Black · white where available · stainless steel
Compact, round dispensers mount beside the toilet paper, keeping free pads private, visible, and quick for custodial teams to refill.
SKU 3103
Tampon Holder
Mounts beside the pad-roll dispenser
Adds individually wrapped tampons to the same stall so schools can provide both product types in one private, easy-to-service location.
School rollout proof · Las Cruces Public Schools
From a new requirement to 180+ equipped stalls.
Las Cruces Public Schools worked with Egal and a local distributor to turn a statewide requirement into a practical district program with products placed privately inside the stall.
180+
stalls equipped
In-stall
private access
Local
distribution support
Plan a New York school program
Build the right product and procurement path.
Share the district, restroom footprint, and timing. The team can help confirm product configurations, preferred-source availability, quantities, installation options, and replenishment needs.
- NY Public Health Law §267 planning
- Preferred-source pathway confirmation
- Roll, dispenser, and tampon-holder specification
Sources and purchasing references
This page is buyer guidance, not legal advice. Confirm current school, item-listing, pricing, and procurement requirements before purchase.