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August 13, 2026 - Scranton, PA

Shapiro Administration Delivers More Than $410,000 for Free Period Products to NEPA Schools, Part of $3 Million Investment to All Pennsylvania Schools in 2026-27 Budget

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited West Scranton High School to highlight the Shapiro Administration's ongoing commitment to provide free period products in schools across the Commonwealth, emphasizing that no girl should have to choose between her health and her education.

National studies show that one in four girls struggle to afford period products, and a staggering 23% miss class entirely because they lack access to menstrual hygiene essentials.

With a newly secured $3 million in the recently signed 2026-27 state budget, Governor Shapiro has now delivered a total of $9 million over three consecutive budgets for this first-of-its-kind initiative, which removes a significant barrier to learning, ensuring that girls can focus on their schoolwork rather than worrying about unmet basic needs.

Speakers in Order:
Dr. Erin Keating - Superintendent, Scranton School District
Dr. Debra Bogen - Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Health
Carol Rothenberger - Chief Nurse, Scranton School District
Mayor Paige Cognetti - City of Scranton
Representative Briget Kosierowski
Representative Kyle Donahue



Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Erin Keating, Scranton School District Superintendent, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Erin Keating, Scranton School District Superintendent, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Erin Keating, Scranton School District Superintendent, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Erin Keating, Scranton School District Superintendent, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Erin Keating, Scranton School District Superintendent, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Carol Rothenberger, Scranton School District Chief Nurse, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Carol Rothenberger, Scranton School District Chief Nurse, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Carol Rothenberger, Scranton School District Chief Nurse, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Paige Cognetti, Mayor of Scranton, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Paige Cognetti, Mayor of Scranton, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Paige Cognetti, Mayor of Scranton, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Paige Cognetti, Mayor of Scranton, joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Bridget Kosierowski joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Bridget Kosierowski joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Bridget Kosierowski joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Bridget Kosierowski joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_028.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Kyle Donahue joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products..<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_029.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Kyle Donahue joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products..<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_030.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Kyle Donahue joins Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen at West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products..<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_031.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_032.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_033.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_034.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_035.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administrations historic investment in free period products for all schools is continuing to eliminate barriers to education, ensuring female students can focus on learning...With another $3 million in the 2026-27 state budget, Governor Josh Shapiro has now secured $9 million for free period products over three consecutive years.. .This sustained, first-of-its-kind funding equips more than 750 school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools with reliable access to essential hygiene products.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29796_DOH_PeriodProducts_EmilyDamiano_036.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download 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