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Menstrual Equity

What is the purpose?

The purpose of the campaign is to address the fact that limited access to menstrual products directly affects students’ ability to learn. The toolkit emphasizes that feelings of self-consciousness, embarrassment, and shame associated with lack of menstrual access contribute to:

  • absenteeism,

  • learning loss,

  • social disengagement,

  • and widening achievement gaps—especially for students from communities experiencing poverty and racism.

To combat this, the campaign offers multiple pathways to improve menstrual equity, including:

  • enforcing the Menstrual Equity for All Act,

  • providing educational workshops,

  • organizing hygiene drives,

  • and incorporating menstrual equity into health curriculum.

Menstrual Equity for All Act

The ultimate goal is to ensure students have high-quality menstrual products, accurate education, and reduced stigma around periods.

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What does the campaign look like?

1. Implementation of the Menstrual Equity for All Act (+ QUALITY!!)

This campaign area focuses on ensuring districts comply with the law by:

  • evaluating whether schools currently provide adequate and quality menstrual products,

  • surveying students about product quality and accessibility,

  • identifying schools lacking pad/tampon dispensers,

  • drafting a proposal to administrators and school boards,

  • and pushing for implementation at every school site.

The toolkit emphasizes that funding should not be used as an excuse, since the Act requires schools in grades 6–12 to provide free menstrual products at all times.

2. Educational Component (Resource Guides / Workshops)

This component focuses on education and awareness by creating:

  • workshops,

  • pamphlets,

  • courses,

  • or webinars on menstrual health.

Topics include:

  • how to use menstrual products,

  • how products are made,

  • and general menstrual health knowledge.

Chapters are encouraged to partner with trusted organizations or experts and create agendas, outreach plans, and student-centered workshop content.

3. Period / Hygiene Drive

This initiative addresses product scarcity in the community.

Chapters:

  • organize collection drives,

  • partner with local organizations,

  • collect donations at schools,

  • and distribute products to communities in need.

This is a direct-service component focused on immediate impact.

4. Period Curriculum in All Health Classes

This initiative addresses the lack of menstrual education and stigma in schools.

The toolkit recommends curriculum covering:

  • menstrual cycles,

  • female anatomy,

  • how to use products,

  • myths about periods,

  • symptoms of unhealthy cycles,

  • and open discussion to destigmatize periods.

The goal is to create a school environment where students can discuss and learn about the human body openly and respectfully.

How can my chapter or I get involved? 

If you are interested in this campaign, please read this toolkit.

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