Establishes protections for pregnant students, parenting students, and students with pregnancy-related conditions in schools.
New York S05444 establishes protections for pregnant students, parenting students, and students with pregnancy-related conditions in schools. It requires schools to designate liaison officers for these students and to disseminate information about available resources. The bill mandates that schools provide reasonable accommodations, such as breaks for breastfeeding, access to online or homebound education, and modified schedules. It also prohibits schools from requiring students to take leave of absence or withdraw from their programs.
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