S.B. No. 412: AN ACT relating to protections for pregnant and parenting students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.

We've received notice at ACC to comply with this recently passed ball.

It's meant to address pregnancy and parenting discrimination.

- Click here for info from TLO.

Sections: 

- An institution of higher education may not require a pregnant or parenting student, solely because of the student's status as a pregnant or parenting student or due to issues related to the student's pregnancy or parenting

- An institution of higher education shall provide reasonable accommodations to a pregnant student

- An institution of higher education shall, for reasons related to a student's pregnancy, childbirth, or any resulting medical status or condition: (1) excuse the student's absence; (2) allow the student to make up missed assignments or assessments; etc . . .

- An institution of higher education shall allow a pregnant or parenting student to: (1) take a leave of absence, etc . . .

- Each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy for students on pregnancy and parenting discrimination.

- The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in consultation with institutions of higher education, shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this section. The rules must establish minimum periods for which a pregnant or parenting student must be given a leave of absence under Subsection

- Not later than January 15, 2024, each public institution of higher education shall adopt and post on the institution's Internet website the policy on pregnancy and parenting discrimination required under Section 51.982(f), Education Code, as added by this Act.