Broward County schools to pilot free menstrual hygiene products in student restrooms
Key Points(5)
- The Broward County School Board has approved a one-year pilot program to provide free menstrual hygiene products in designated student restrooms at selected schools across the district.
- Approved Tuesday, Oct.
- 13, the initiative aims to reduce barriers to learning by ensuring students have access to essential hygiene products during the school day.
- The district will select at least three schools representing different grade levels and communities to participate in the pilot.
- Staff will monitor the program throughout the year to assess its effectiveness in supporting student wellness and helping students fully participate in their education.
The Broward County School Board has approved a one-year pilot program to provide free menstrual hygiene products in designated student restrooms at seven schools across the district.
Approved Tuesday, Oct. 13, the initiative aims to reduce barriers to learning by ensuring students have convenient access to essential hygiene products during the school day.
The seven participating schools will represent different grade levels and communities. District staff will monitor the program throughout the year to assess its effectiveness in supporting student wellness and reducing barriers to learning.
“This pilot program reflects our commitment to supporting the well-being, dignity and academic success of every student,” School Board Chair Sarah Leonardi said. “By providing access to essential feminine hygiene products during the school day, we are helping ensure students can remain focused on learning and fully participate in their educational experience.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will fund the purchase of products and dispensers, along with replenishment throughout the pilot period.
Administrators will track implementation, product usage, costs and operational considerations while gathering data to evaluate the program.
At the end of the one-year pilot, the superintendent will submit a report to the School Board summarizing the findings, including utilization rates, financial impacts and operational considerations. The report will also include recommendations on whether to expand the initiative or adopt it permanently.
The program aligns with the district’s commitment to student wellness and creating supportive learning environments where all students can fully participate in their education.
