A middle school in Texas is facing criticism after reports that a teacher allegedly mentioned tracking the menstrual cycles of female students.

The alleged comments were reportedly made by a female teacher at Clack Middle School, part of the Abilene Independent School District (ISD) in Abilene, Texas. However, specific details about the conversation have not been disclosed.

“During a discussion between a female teacher and a female student, the teacher made a remark that did not align with our standards,” the Abilene ISD stated in a message to YSL News. “The teacher did not reference any program for monitoring menstrual cycles among students. Such a program does not exist in Abilene ISD, nor will it ever. The district acted quickly to investigate the teacher’s comment, and the matter has been dealt with satisfactorily among staff.”

Parent questions the truth of the incident

Annie Gathings, an Abilene local and parent of a sixth grader at Clack Middle School, reported feeling “shocked” after learning about the alleged incident on Thursday, October 24. She noted that her daughter said the teacher was present at school on Monday.

Considering the supposed incident, Gathings expressed uncertainty about its authenticity.

“This could simply be a rumor started by a student. Since the teacher has returned, I assume it was exaggerated,” Gathings informed YSL News. “However, if those statements were indeed made, she shouldn’t be back at the school. I can’t imagine how uncomfortable the female students might feel around her after what she allegedly said, but I trust that the school conducted a full investigation and made the right decision.”

The school district has not yet responded to inquiries from YSL News regarding when the alleged comments were made or if the female teacher has returned to her role.