School Scraps Policy on Period Pain Absences After JK Rowling Criticizes
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- Neale-Wade Academy reverses period pain policy after backlash.
- JK Rowling criticized the school policy on social media platform X.
- Students, parents, and campaigners opposed the medical proof rule.
- Original policy required a doctor's note for period-related absences.
- Endometriosis UK raises menstrual health awareness in response.
- Principal Graham Horn announced policy change via email.
- Parents call the reversal a 'step in the right direction.'