Periods in the Classroom: A Misguided Attempt at Equity The controversy surrounding Lakeview high school's gym class policy requiring female students to disclose information about their menstrual cycles has sparked a heated debate about sex based discrimination and the limits of Title IX.
On its surface, the policy appears to address unequal treatment by allowing girls who miss swimming days due to their periods to make up for lost time.
However, several parents have pointed out that this requirement is unnecessary and potentially humiliating.