A local university will now be footing the bill for reproductive healthcare costs for students after a push from one of the school's political organizations.
A spokesperson for Wesleyan University confirmed the decision to NBC Connecticut.
The decision was made after the university's Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter launched a campaign calling for the university to commit to providing reproductive healthcare coverage to their student body.
“Consistent with the health center’s mission to provide education and support in the decision-making process, students will be able to access emergency contraceptives by consulting with a nurse at DHC," a spokesperson for Wesleyan University said.
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The organization said that they also created a petition that garnered more than 700 signatures in support of their efforts.
The school will begin providing coverage to students regardless of their insurance coverage starting in the fall. Both Plan B and Ella will be available to students free of charge.
"At a time when reproductive freedom is being threatened around the country, Wesleyan is dedicated to providing students with support for free emergency contraception or for the decision to terminate a pregnancy," the university said.
