Bill > HR7294

This bill, known as the Pregnant Students' Rights Act, aims to require public institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights, accommodations, and resources available for pregnant students, excluding abortion services. The bill's findings highlight the academic disparity faced by female college students who experience unplanned pregnancies, as they may feel pressure to choose abortion or risk academic failure. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to mandate that public institutions carry out information dissemination activities and establish a protocol to meet with pregnant students who believe their Title IX rights have been violated due to their pregnancy. Additionally, the bill requires these institutions to annually report to the Secretary of Education on student responses regarding their experiences and any actions taken to address Title IX complaints related to pregnancy.