; Whereas estimates reveal that a woman may spend over $1,700 in her lifetime on tampons, a figure that is multiplied for women who also support children who are menstruating; Whereas incarcerated women have illustrated that their dignity has been compromised as they seek to access menstrual hygiene products; and Whereas, in the United States, a school’s failure to provide a supportive environment for menstruating students can have negative consequences: Now, therefore, be it