Senator Berman’s Statement on FHSAA Decision to Scrap Mandatory Menstruation Questions

“I commend the Florida High School Athletic Association’s vote to remove questions on student menstrual history from their updated Pre-Participation Evaluation form. From the start, I shared the privacy concerns of pediatricians and parents relating to the requirement for students to submit their medical history and physical evaluation to schools. While I appreciate the medical necessity of these assessments, they must be considered sensitive patient health information, and be retained only by the student’s physician. The submission of only the medical eligibility form to member schools ensures young athletes can safely play sports and their personal medical records remain private.”