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Support for Student Parents: New Campus Policies and Information

This act requires higher education institutions to clearly inform pregnant and parenting students about available policies, resources, and support. It aims to help student parents continue their education by providing access to crucial information on leaves of absence, financial aid, and childcare.
Key points
Colleges must publish clear policies on leaves of absence for pregnancy, birth, or adoption, including options for making up missed work.
Student parents will receive full information on available accommodations, such as lactation facilities and flexible academic arrangements.
Details on financial aid, including dependent care allowances and the impact of leave on aid eligibility, will be provided.
Institutions will inform about available support services like childcare, housing, food, public benefits, and healthcare.
Students will learn about their rights and complaint procedures for discrimination related to pregnancy or parenting.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3985
Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]
Process start date: 2025-06-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Helping Student Parents Succeed Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3985.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must publish clear policies on leaves of absence for pregnancy, birth, or adoption, including options for making up missed work.
  • Student parents will receive full information on available accommodations, such as lactation facilities and flexible academic arrangements.
  • Details on financial aid, including dependent care allowances and the impact of leave on aid eligibility, will be provided.
  • Institutions will inform about available support services like childcare, housing, food, public benefits, and healthcare.
  • Students will learn about their rights and complaint procedures for discrimination related to pregnancy or parenting.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education Family Benefits