This bill matters because student parents often face unique challenges that can make it difficult to complete their education. Many struggle to find clear information about their rights, academic accommodations, or financial and practical support available to them. This lack of accessible information can lead to increased stress, academic difficulties, or even dropping out of school.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a centralized and easily accessible source of vital information for student parents at every participating college. This means less time spent searching for help and more time focused on their studies and families. It could significantly improve graduation rates for student parents by ensuring they are aware of and can utilize the resources designed to help them succeed. Without this bill, finding such comprehensive information would remain a scattered and often frustrating process, potentially hindering student parents' ability to thrive in higher education.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires colleges to develop and make public a policy statement on leaves of absence for pregnancy, birth, or adoption, including how to make up missed work.
This ensures student parents know their academic options when life events require time away from studies, helping them stay on track.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that colleges provide comprehensive information on all available resources for expectant and parenting students, both on-campus and in the community.
This centralizes information on critical support services like child care, housing, and food assistance, which are essential for student parents.
PROVISION 03
Requires institutions to provide detailed information about financial aid eligibility for expectant and parenting students, including dependent care allowances and changes to dependency status.
This clarifies how financial aid can support students with children, helping them afford their education.
PROVISION 04
Requires colleges to provide information on lactation accommodations and the process for requesting various types of accommodations for pregnancy or parental responsibilities.
This ensures student parents know how to access necessary physical and academic support to manage their health and family needs.
PROVISION 05
Mandates that colleges provide information on students' legal rights and protections under federal and state laws, including procedures for filing discrimination complaints.
This empowers student parents to understand and assert their rights if they face unfair treatment.
This bill matters because student parents often face unique challenges that can make it difficult to complete their education. Many struggle to find clear information about their rights, academic accommodations, or financial and practical support available to them. This lack of accessible information can lead to increased stress, academic difficulties, or even dropping out of school.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a centralized and easily accessible source of vital information for student parents at every participating college. This means less time spent searching for help and more time focused on their studies and families. It could significantly improve graduation rates for student parents by ensuring they are aware of and can utilize the resources designed to help them succeed. Without this bill, finding such comprehensive information would remain a scattered and often frustrating process, potentially hindering student parents' ability to thrive in higher education.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires colleges to develop and make public a policy statement on leaves of absence for pregnancy, birth, or adoption, including how to make up missed work.
This ensures student parents know their academic options when life events require time away from studies, helping them stay on track.
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Mandates that colleges provide comprehensive information on all available resources for expectant and parenting students, both on-campus and in the community.
This centralizes information on critical support services like child care, housing, and food assistance, which are essential for student parents.
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Requires institutions to provide detailed information about financial aid eligibility for expectant and parenting students, including dependent care allowances and changes to dependency status.
This clarifies how financial aid can support students with children, helping them afford their education.
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Requires colleges to provide information on lactation accommodations and the process for requesting various types of accommodations for pregnancy or parental responsibilities.
This ensures student parents know how to access necessary physical and academic support to manage their health and family needs.
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Mandates that colleges provide information on students' legal rights and protections under federal and state laws, including procedures for filing discrimination complaints.
This empowers student parents to understand and assert their rights if they face unfair treatment.
GLOSSARY
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Higher Education Act of 1965
A major law that governs federal student financial aid programs and provides funding for higher education institutions.
Institution of higher education
A college, university, or other postsecondary school that offers academic degrees or professional certificates.
Leave of absence
A period when a student is officially excused from attending classes or academic responsibilities, often without losing their enrollment status.
Lactation accommodations
Designated private spaces, other than a bathroom, where individuals can express breast milk, along with reasonable break time to do so.
Title IX
A federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity) in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
JUN 12, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JUN 12, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
A wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in various areas, including employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Academic standards that students must meet to remain eligible for federal student financial aid, typically involving a minimum GPA and completion rate.
