Shippensburg, Pa – Yesterday, First Lady Lori Shapiro visited Shippensburg University to highlight the university’s new program that offers free menstrual products across campus. She met with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to discuss the importance of the program and learn more about student needs.
“We know period products are a basic hygiene necessity for students all across Pennsylvania – and that’s why we delivered funding to address period poverty in our Commonwealth’s schools,” said First Lady of Pennsylvania Lori Shapiro. “I was grateful to visit Shippensburg today to learn more about this program – which will help move past antiquated stigma, provide essential health products for students, and reduce the trauma and stress of women and girls who don’t currently have access – but do have need – for period products.”
Governor Shapiro is committed to ensuring that students have the necessary tools to succeed in the classroom, which is why he secured $3 million in this year’s budget for menstrual hygiene products at no cost to students in K-12 schools. Last week, the Shapiro Administration announced that all school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools will receive funding to provide free period products to students. …