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Eastside students and parents say district halted student-run period-product drive; students demand reinstatement
Summary
Eastside High students and parents told the board on March 12 that a student-run program providing free menstrual products in campus restrooms was halted; students said the effort complied with state law and asked the district to reinstate the boxes.
Students and parents from Eastside High School told the Alachua County School Board on March 12 that a student-run program providing free menstrual products in campus restrooms has been halted and requested to know why.
Students and project leaders said the drive had operated since January 2024 after more than a year of planning with administrative support and outside funding. They said boxes were stocked regularly and widely used; student Graceland Duenas told the board that products were used and…
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