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Pregnant Students’ Rights Act of 2023

1/26/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill S 2974

The Pregnant Students' Rights Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2974, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of pregnant students and ensure that they are not discriminated against in educational settings.

The bill includes provisions that require schools to provide accommodations for pregnant students, such as excused absences for prenatal appointments and the ability to make up missed work. It also prohibits schools from penalizing pregnant students for their pregnancy-related absences and requires schools to provide access to necessary resources and support services.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase awareness and education about the rights of pregnant students among school staff and administrators. It requires schools to develop and implement policies that protect the rights of pregnant students and ensure that they are treated fairly and without discrimination. Overall, the Pregnant Students' Rights Act of 2023 seeks to ensure that pregnant students have equal access to education and are not unfairly disadvantaged because of their pregnancy. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to protect the rights and well-being of pregnant students in educational settings.

Congressional Summary of S 2974

Pregnant Students' Rights Act of 2023

This bill requires a public institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs to provide information to admitted and enrolled students on the rights and resources for students who are pregnant or may become pregnant. These rights and resources must exclude abortion services.

Additionally, the IHE must establish a protocol to meet with students who believe they were discriminated against based on pregnancy.

The IHE must also provide pregnancy-related questions to enrolled students and annually submit compiled responses to the Department of Education.

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Current Status of Bill S 2974

Bill S 2974 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill S 2974 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2023.  Bill S 2974's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2974

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2974

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Abortion
- Congressional oversight
- Family planning and birth control
- Higher education
- School administration
- Sex and reproductive health
- Women's education
- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2974

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act of 2023
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act of 2023
A bill to require public institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2974

Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
FloridaRepublican
Roger F. Wicker
Roger F. Wicker
MississippiRepublican
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
FloridaRepublican
James Lankford
James Lankford
OklahomaRepublican
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Cindy Hyde-Smith
MississippiRepublican
Mike Braun
Mike Braun
IndianaRepublican

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