This bill requires colleges and universities that receive federal student aid funding to give students clear information about their rights and support options if they become pregnant while in school. Specifically, schools must provide information about resources available both on campus and in the community to help pregnant students carry their pregnancies to term and care for their babies after birth. Schools also have to explain what accommodations they offer—like flexible scheduling, modified coursework, or childcare assistance—to help pregnant and parenting students stay enrolled and succeed academically. Additionally, the bill requires schools to explain how students can file a complaint if they experience discrimination based on their pregnancy or having given birth. Essentially, this ensures that pregnant and parenting students know what help is available to them and understand their legal protections against pregnancy-related discrimination.

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

Hinson, Ashley

Pregnant Students' Rights Act This bill requires each institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs to provide certain information to prospective and enrolled students on the rights and resources for students who are pregnant or may become pregnant while enrolled at the IHE. In particular, this required information must include <ul> <li>a list of community and on-campus resources that exist to help a pregnant student in carrying the baby to term and caring for the baby after birth, </li> <li>information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth, and</li> <li>information on how to file a discrimination complaint related to the student's pregnancy or childbirth.</li> </ul>