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This bill establishes comprehensive protections for pregnant students, parenting students, and students with pregnancy-related conditions in higher education institutions across New York. The legislation requires colleges and universities to provide reasonable accommodations, such as excused absences, makeup assignments, access to instructional materials, and lactation spaces. Institutions are prohibited from discriminating against these students by forcing them to take leaves of absence, withdraw from programs, limit their studies, change majors, or terminate scholarships based on their pregnancy or parenting status. Each institution must designate a liaison officer to provide information about support services, including medical coverage, public benefits, child care resources, employment assistance, and transportation help. The bill also mandates that schools develop and widely disseminate clear policies protecting these students' rights, including information on how to file complaints if discrimination occurs. The policy must be posted on the institution's website, made available to faculty and staff annually, and distributed through multiple channels like emails, student handbooks, and orientation sessions. The goal is to ensure pregnant and parenting students can continue their education without facing undue barriers or discrimination.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6606