Florida Bill Proposes Ban on Period Talk in Schools for Young Girls

A proposed bill in Florida limits sexual health education to grades six through twelve, which would ban girls younger than grade six from discussing their periods while at school. The bill is part of a string of laws being pushed by Florida Republicans related to gender and sexuality. Democratic state Rep. Ashley Gantt pointed out that girls typically start menstruating from ages 10 to 15, which would include fourth and fifth graders. The bill passed the subcommittee, with members voting along party lines.