Outcry as Michigan high school asks girls to share details of menstrual cycles
Summary
A Michigan high school has a gym class rule requiring girls to share details about their menstrual cycles if they want to make up missed swimming days. Parents raised concerns that this policy may be unfair and invasive, and school officials said they will discuss the issue with the parents involved.Key Facts
- Girls at Lakeview High School must have a parent send a note or email describing the length of their menstrual cycle to make up missed swimming days.
- This policy appears in the gym class syllabus and affects girls who miss class due to their periods.
- The school requires students who miss swimming to complete dry land workouts instead of just sitting out.
- Parents are upset because menstrual cycles can be irregular, especially for young girls, making it hard to provide exact information.
- Some students’ grades have been affected by this policy, with one girl’s grade dropping from an A to a C in gym class.
- Lakeview Public Schools’ superintendent expressed a willingness to discuss and resolve the issue with parents.
- There are questions about whether this rule might violate Title IX, the law that bans sex discrimination in schools.
- The school district has materials about Title IX and sexual harassment available to students on its website.
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