Bill > HR151

This resolution recognizes May 2025 as "Menstrual Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the importance of understanding menstrual health and addressing associated challenges. The resolution provides context about the menstrual cycle, noting that approximately 800 million women and girls menstruate daily, and many face significant barriers such as lack of comprehensive education and access to menstrual hygiene products. It emphasizes that up to four in five students have missed class time due to inadequate menstrual resources, and that 14-25% of women and girls experience irregular menstrual cycles, with these irregularities more common among low-income and minority groups. The resolution also acknowledges the persistent stigma surrounding menstruation, which can negatively impact teens and adults, and references May 28 as "Menstrual Hygiene Day," an international effort to reduce this stigma. By formally recognizing Menstrual Health Awareness Month, the resolution aims to promote understanding, education, and support for menstrual health in Pennsylvania.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=151