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Pregnant Students' Rights: Support and Information at Universities

This act aims to ensure public higher education institutions inform pregnant students about their rights, available accommodations, and support resources. 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 be required to report on their actions and collect anonymous student feedback.
Key points
Public universities must inform students about their pregnancy-related rights, including protections and accommodations, excluding abortion services.
Information will be available via campus-wide emails, student handbooks, student orientations, and public university websites.
Universities must establish protocols for meeting with students who report violations of their rights due to pregnancy.
Universities will annually collect anonymous data from students regarding their pregnancy experiences on campus and report on actions taken in response to complaints.
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Print number: 117_S_4277
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-05-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4277.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public universities must inform students about their pregnancy-related rights, including protections and accommodations, excluding abortion services.
  • Information will be available via campus-wide emails, student handbooks, student orientations, and public university websites.
  • Universities must establish protocols for meeting with students who report violations of their rights due to pregnancy.
  • Universities will annually collect anonymous data from students regarding their pregnancy experiences on campus and report on actions taken in response to complaints.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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