Students expressed missing classes and activities due to lack of menstrual products, emphasizing the necessity. The new agreement includes 23 million products and 1,380 dispensers for at least three more years.
Charmaine Williams stresses menstrual products as a necessity, not a luxury, highlighting the importance of ensuring education is not impacted due to affordability.
Student trustee Angelika Bell mentions that accessible menstrual products in schools help eliminate barriers for girls. Toronto Youth Cabinet advocates for further steps to ensure privacy, accessibility, consistency, and non-stigmatization.
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