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MD SB741
Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policy Requirements (Pregnant and Parenting Support Act)
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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring each public senior higher education institution to adopt a policy regarding pregnant and parenting students using certain guidelines; and requiring each public senior higher education institution to post the policy on the institution's website by August 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Pregnant and Parenting Support Act," requires each public senior higher education institution in Maryland to adopt a policy regarding pregnant and parenting students. The policy must include referrals to government assistance programs, information about adoption services, accommodations such as priority class registration and flexible scheduling, and a referral network of on-campus and off-campus health care providers. The institutions must post the policy on their websites by August 1, 2025. The bill aims to ensure that pregnant and parenting students in public senior higher education institutions are free from discrimination and have access to the resources and support they need.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 2/28/2024 ) (on 02/28/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0741?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0741f.pdf |
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