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  • A bill pushed by Republicans in Florida would ban young girls from discussing their periods while in school

    15 days ago - By Business Insider

    Rep. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, debates on an immigration bill during session Thursday May 2, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla. Steve Cannon/Associated Press
    A proposed bill in Florida limits sexual health education to grades six through twelve.
    The lawmaker who proposed the bill conceded it would ban younger girls from discussing periods.
    A Democratic lawmaker pointed out girls typically get their periods from ages 10 to 15.
    A bill backed by Republicans in Florida would ban girls younger than grade six from discussing their periods while at school, according to the lawmaker who proposed the...
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