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    WATCH: 'It Was Hard for Me to Go Ask a Nurse, Ask a Teacher’ — Johnstown High School Student Explains Importance of Shapiro Administration Providing Free Period Products in Schools

    “Me being able to just have access to [free period products] in school and not be stressing trying to call my mom or text my mom to bring me something or scared that I may be bleeding through my pants and I don't have anything, it helped me and I know it helps other students to have access to what we need – [they] are a necessity essentially.” — Nalonai Tisinger, Greater Johnstown High School senior

    May 19, 2026

    Harrisburg, PA – Two years ago, Governor Josh Shapiro secured the first-ever investment to provide free period products for all Pennsylvania schools. Between that initial historic investment and funding in the 2025-26 budget, the Shapiro Administration has invested $6 million so far to help ensure that girls can focus on their schoolwork and remain in the classroom.  

    Studies show that one in four students nationally have struggled to afford period products, and a staggering 23% have missed class entirely because they didn't have the hygiene products they need.

    Free period product funding is being distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools throughout the Commonwealth. 

    Click here to watch Greater Johnstown High School Senior Nalonai Tisinger discuss what the Shapiro Administration’s funding for free period products in schools means to her and her classmates.

    Greater Johnstown High School Senior Nalonai Tisinger

    Nalonai Tisinger, Greater Johnstown High School Senior discusses importance of free period products in schools

    “I think it’s important not only for other students, but for my personal experience because growing up, the periods were a very touchy topic for me.

    “It was hard for me to go ask a nurse, ask a teacher, even ask friends because like I'm very private whenever it came to that.

    “So, me being able to just have access to it in school and not be stressing trying to call my mom or text my mom to bring me something or scared that I may be bleeding through my pants and I don’t have anything, it helped me and I know it helps other students to have access to what we need – [they] are a necessity essentially.” 

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