Bill > S3627

This bill, known as the "Pregnant Students' Rights Act," mandates that institutions of higher education participating in federal student aid programs must actively inform both prospective and currently enrolled students about their rights, available accommodations, and resources related to pregnancy. This includes providing information on campus and community resources that support pregnant students in carrying their pregnancy to term and caring for their child after birth, as well as details on specific accommodations designed to help them manage their studies and parenting responsibilities. Furthermore, the bill requires institutions to inform students how to file a complaint with the Department of Education or the institution itself if they believe their rights under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 have been violated due to their decision to carry a pregnancy to term. Title IX is a federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. To ensure this information reaches students, institutions must disseminate it annually via email, include it in student handbooks, provide it at orientations and student health or counseling centers, and post it on their public websites.