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Students urge PPS to enforce state law after survey finds menstrual supplies often unavailable
Summary
Students, led by members of Girl Scout Troop 12347, told the school board that menstrual products are inconsistently stocked at Portland comprehensive high schools and asked the district to publicize stocked bathrooms and ensure supplies in at least three restrooms per school.
Annika Houghton, a member of Girl Scout Troop 12347, told the Portland Public Schools Board of Education on April 8 that a student survey found menstrual supplies are frequently unavailable at district high schools and that the lack of products is causing students to miss class. "We would like PPS to commit to constantly stocking bathrooms as directed by law," Houghton said.
The students said they surveyed students at PPS comprehensive high schools and found 73% reporting bathrooms were "never stocked or are constantly being destroyed." The group cited Oregon House Bill 3294 — enacted July 1, 2021 — which the students said…
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