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March 23, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA

Shapiro Administration Invests $6 Million Over Two Years to Provide Free Period Products for Pennsylvania Students, Proposes Another

Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment in free period products for all Pennsylvania schools, and since then, has invested $6 million to help ensure that girls can focus on their schoolwork and remain in the classroom.

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited Sterrett Classical Academy, in the Pittsburgh School District, to highlight how this historic investment is helping students across Pennsylvania.

"Free period products in schools help ensure that Pennsylvania's more than 650,000 girls have peace of mind - so they can focus on their education," said Dr. Bogen. "This is just the latest example of how the Shapiro Administration is ensuring students are prepared to learn without distractions or struggle. We heard firsthand just how essential this initiative has become over the last two years, and I am proud that Governor Shapiro continues to support its mission."

Free period product funding is being distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools throughout the Commonwealth.

Speakers Include:
Pittsburgh Sterrett Principal Dr. Michele Holly
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen
Pittsburgh First Lady Katie O'Connor
Pittsburgh Public Schools Director of Health Services Rae-Ann Green
Pittsburgh Sterrett student



Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Principal Dr. Michele Holly joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh First Lady Katie O'Connor joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh First Lady Katie O'Connor joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh First Lady Katie O'Connor joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Public Schools Director of Health Services Rae-Ann Green joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Public Schools Director of Health Services Rae-Ann Green joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Public Schools Director of Health Services Rae-Ann Green joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Student Sanaa Jackson joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Student Sanaa Jackson joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Student Sanaa Jackson joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Student Sanaa Jackson joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Student Sanaa Jackson joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Student Sanaa Jackson joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Student Sanaa Jackson joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Teacher Barbara Koos joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Teacher Barbara Koos joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pittsburgh Sterrett Teacher Barbara Koos joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen to highlight the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_028.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_029.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_030.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_031.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_032.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_033.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_034.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_035.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_036.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_037.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_038.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_039.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlights the $6 million invested by the Shapiro Administration over the past two years to support young women and keep them in the classroom by providing free period products to schools across Pennsylvania during a visit to Pittsburgh Public Schools...The funding enables schools to provide students with access to free period products, in line with the Shapiro Administration's efforts to improve health equity...Two years ago, the Shapiro Administration secured the first-ever investment of $3 million in funding for free period products for all schools. Another $3 million was invested in the current 2025-2026 state budget. The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvania schools...The Governor's 2026-2027 proposed budget builds on that commitment by allocating an additional $3 million to ensure students continue to have access to hygiene products to help them stay in school and focus on learning...Free period product funding has been distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools since the program was established.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29033_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_040.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>