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Introduced
11/21/2019
11/21/2019
In Committee
11/21/2019
11/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish notification requirements for policies concerning expectant and parenting students, and for other purposes. This bill requires an institution of higher education to make a statement of policy regarding expectant and parenting students accessible on its website. Such information shall include (1) policies regarding leaves of absence related to pregnancy or adoption and options for making up missed work, (2) types of accommodations for expectant and parenting students, and (3) availability of certain financial aid and student support services.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to develop and make available a statement of policy concerning expectant and parenting students. The policy must include information on leaves of absence related to pregnancy or adoption, lactation accommodations, the process for requesting and types of accommodations available, financial aid eligibility, available student support services and community resources, the availability of on-campus housing for students with dependents, information on relevant rights and protections, and contact information for the institution's Office of Accessibility and Title IX coordinator.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 11/21/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5222/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5222/BILLS-116hr5222ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5222/BILLS-116hr5222ih.pdf.pdf |
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