‘DON’T SAY PERIOD’

Gop To Restrict Discussion Of Menstrual Cycles In School

Jason Parsley

Asexual health bill filed by a GOP lawmaker would bar girls from talking about their menstrual cycles in school before the 6th grade.

But as state Rep. Ashley Gantt (D) pointed out in a subcommittee hearing some girls get their periods as early as 4th grade.

“So if little girls experience their menstrual cycle in fifth grade or fourth grade, will that prohibit conversations from them since they are in the grade lower than sixth grade?”

Gantt asked according to the Washington Post Rep. Stan McClain responded, “It would.”

The bill passed, 13-5, along a party line vote in the committee.

Gnatt also asked whether teachers could face punishment if they discuss menstruation with younger students.

Later McClain said he’d be open to amendments and the bill’s intent was not to prevent discussions between girls and teachers about menstrual cycles.