” As the new school term begins at Denver Public Schools (DPS), students who menstruate may be surprised to find new additions near the paper towels and soap in girls’, all-gender and teacher restrooms: free tampons and menstrual pads.

While many private and public schools in the state have tampons and pads available for sale in restrooms, until recently getting access to free supplies would mean asking a school nurse or administrator—sometimes embarrassing for a young student, especially one who is transgender or nonbinary. DPS is among the first school districts in the state to now make free supplies easily available in all elementary, middle and high schools.”

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“When Samantha Glover’s high school English teacher assigned her an argumentative essay on any subject of her choice, the 16-year-old never imagined the classwork would inspire her to launch a nonprofit or become the driving force behind a bill requiring Nevada’s public schools to carry menstrual products in restrooms.” Read the full article here.  [ June 18, 2021 | The Nevada Independent ]

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada is one step closer to breaking down barriers to women’s health. Governor Steve Sisolak signed three bills Tuesday, that will improve access to women’s hygiene products and breastfeeding in some public places. One of the three bills signed into law, AB 224, makes Nevada the 6th state in the nation to implement a solution to ending period poverty in our schools.”   Read and hear the story here.  [June 8, 2021 | Channel 3 News CBS ]

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – In Las Vegas this afternoon, Governor Steve Sisolak signed bills his office referred to as women’s health issues. One of those bills Assembly Bill 224 calls for school districts across the state to offer free menstrual products in middle and high schools. Female students would no longer have to go to the school nurse. Instead the products would be dispensed at no cost in school bathrooms. Read and hear the story here.  [June 8, 2021 | Reno NV KOLO News Channel 8 ABC ]

” What started as a Nevada teen’s class assignment turned into a campaign to provide free feminine products to girls in public schools. Samantha Glover is the definition of being the change you want to see in the world. Glover’s school assignment turned into her passion project and soon could turn into a law.” Select here to see and view the story. [June 1, 2021 – Las Vegas Fox 5]

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Sixteen-year-old Samantha Glover explained the bill she brought to lawmakers’ attention last December. AB 224 hopes to abolish what is called “Period Poverty” by requiring free menstrual products at public high schools and middle schools in Nevada. “There are no schools in Nevada which offer free menstrual products inside school bathrooms which is really crucial, which is why AB 224 is really crucial,” Glover told the Assembly Committee on Education…” Read and hear the story here.  [April 6, 2021 | Kolo New Now Channel 8 ABC]