Massachusetts high school considers ban on the wearing of fragrances
>A Massachusetts high school is considering a ban on the wearing of fragrances. The Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Committee met to discuss Superintendent Barry J. Motta's proposal to prohibit school staff and students from wearing colognes, perfumes, scented deodorants, and body sprays. The superintendent expects the proposed policy to be sent to a subcommittee for review before becoming part of the student handbook. Strong fragrances are an irritant for asthmatics and can trigger headaches and cause respiratory and neurological symptoms. Superintendent Motta says he is not aware of another school in Massachusetts with a fragrance-free policy. School nurse Lisa Schmitt reports that most staff members, students, and parents have reacted favorably to the proposal.
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