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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Clémence Michallon

A Florida bill could ban schoolgirls under 11 learning about periods

AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File

A Florida lawmaker is championing a bill that would regulate what public schools in the state teach children under a certain age about several topics, including health and sexuality.

Republican Representative Stan McClain, a member of the state legislature, is sponsoring the proposed legislation, known as House Bill 1069.

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