Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
08/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/12/2026 14:44
ADVISORY - SCRANTON - Shapiro Administration to Highlight How $9 Million State Investment in Free Period Products is Keeping Students Focused on Learning
August 13, 2026 - Scranton, PA
ADVISORY - SCRANTON - Shapiro Administration to Highlight How $9 Million State Investment in Free Period Products is Keeping Students Focused on Learning
Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen will visit West Scranton High School to highlight how the Shapiro Administration's 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.
WHO:
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen
Dr. Erin Keating, Scranton School District Superintendent
Carol Rothenberger, Scranton School District Chief Nurse
Paige Cognetti, Mayor of Scranton
WHEN:
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:30 AM
WHERE:
West Scranton High School
1201 Luzerne Street
Scranton, PA 18504
MEDIA RSVP:
Media interested in attending must RSVP with the name of the reporter and photojournalist to [email protected].
MEDIA CONTACT:
Media Contact: Neil Ruhland, DOH, [email protected]
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