Make Goshen NY schools provide free and accessible period products
Make Goshen NY schools provide free and accessible period products
The Issue
As a student in Goshen, NY, there's nothing more frustrating than unexpectedly getting your period while at school and desperately searching for period products. Let’s face it, not many of us carry change anymore, and it’s beyond embarrassing to try to discreetly find a solution. To add to the frustration, the dispensers are often broken, and if they’re not, you can find outdated products that have been collecting dust for decades.
Menstruation is a natural process that affects nearly half the population, yet period products are not treated as an essential need in schools. A lack of access to these necessities can lead to students missing out on valuable class time, suffering discomfort, or even experiencing embarrassment and stigma. It’s time schools in Goshen, NY, recognized the importance of providing free and accessible period products in all girls' and gender-neutral bathrooms.
There are successful models of schools across the United States that have implemented free period product programs with positive results. For instance, New York City public schools started offering free products in 2016, leading to increased student attendance and a reduction in restroom-related anxiety. Implementing such a program in Goshen can have a similar impact.
Period products should be treated like any other basic educational necessity, such as books or pencils. With a modest budget allocation, Goshen schools can stock bathrooms with an ongoing supply of pads and tampons, ensuring students have the resources they need without added stress or humiliation.
We urge Goshen School District to prioritize the health and well-being of their students by providing these essential products. By doing so, we can cultivate an educational environment where students are comfortable, supported, and able to focus on learning without unnecessary distractions.
Join us in asking Goshen School District to provide free and accessible period products in all its schools. Sign this petition to make a difference for countless students who deserve dignity and support during their education.
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The Issue
As a student in Goshen, NY, there's nothing more frustrating than unexpectedly getting your period while at school and desperately searching for period products. Let’s face it, not many of us carry change anymore, and it’s beyond embarrassing to try to discreetly find a solution. To add to the frustration, the dispensers are often broken, and if they’re not, you can find outdated products that have been collecting dust for decades.
Menstruation is a natural process that affects nearly half the population, yet period products are not treated as an essential need in schools. A lack of access to these necessities can lead to students missing out on valuable class time, suffering discomfort, or even experiencing embarrassment and stigma. It’s time schools in Goshen, NY, recognized the importance of providing free and accessible period products in all girls' and gender-neutral bathrooms.
There are successful models of schools across the United States that have implemented free period product programs with positive results. For instance, New York City public schools started offering free products in 2016, leading to increased student attendance and a reduction in restroom-related anxiety. Implementing such a program in Goshen can have a similar impact.
Period products should be treated like any other basic educational necessity, such as books or pencils. With a modest budget allocation, Goshen schools can stock bathrooms with an ongoing supply of pads and tampons, ensuring students have the resources they need without added stress or humiliation.
We urge Goshen School District to prioritize the health and well-being of their students by providing these essential products. By doing so, we can cultivate an educational environment where students are comfortable, supported, and able to focus on learning without unnecessary distractions.
Join us in asking Goshen School District to provide free and accessible period products in all its schools. Sign this petition to make a difference for countless students who deserve dignity and support during their education.
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Petition created on March 24, 2026