Pregnant Students' Rights: Support and Information at Universities
This act aims to ensure that public higher education institutions inform pregnant students about their rights, available accommodations, and support resources, excluding abortion services. This is intended to help students continue their studies and carry their pregnancies to term, without fear of negative academic or financial consequences. Universities will also collect anonymous data and report on complaints regarding pregnancy-related discrimination.
Key points
Public universities must inform pregnant students about their rights and available support to help them continue their studies.
This information is intended to help students carry their pregnancies to term and will not include abortion services.
Universities will be required to establish protocols for meetings with students who report violations of their pregnancy-related rights.
Universities will annually collect anonymous data from students regarding their pregnancy experiences on campus and report it to Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7294
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2022-03-30