Florida Republicans Are Trying to Ban Kids From Talking About Periods at School
Florida’s House Bill 1069 would outlaw discussions about menstruation for some school-age children. Experts explain why it could be harmful.
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Florida’s House Bill 1069 would outlaw discussions about menstruation for some school-age children. Experts explain why it could be harmful.
Planned Parenthood advocates say the ‘absurd’ draft legislation regarding periods would present a ‘reductive and binary view of sex’
TALLAHASSEE — Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades. The bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Stan McClain would restrict public school instruction on human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and related topics to grades 6 through 12. McClain
Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades.
The Florida Republicans' bill would ban discussion of reproductive health in school, which includes banning girls from talking about their periods.