Under the Title IX regulation, an institution that receives federal funding “shall not discriminate against any student or exclude any student from its education program or activity, including any class or extracurricular activity, on the basis of such student's pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom." Per the regulation, appropriate treatment of a pregnant student includes granting the student leave “for so long a period of time as is deemed medically necessary by the student's physician" and then effectively reinstating the student to the same status as was held when the leave began.
The full version of version of Saybrook University's
Student Policy on Pregnancy or Related Conditions.pdf. is accessible via the PDF link.
Reasonable modification
Saybrook University is dedicated to establishing a supportive environment for all students, including individuals who are pregnant or experiencing pregnancy-related conditions. In line with this commitment, Saybrook University will offer appropriate modifications to students for pregnancy or related conditions, encompassing adoption, foster care, partners, loss, and other relevant circumstances.
Examples of reasonable accommodations may include:
- Extra time to complete assignments
- Extra time to complete exams and tests
- Seating accommodations at in-person learning experiences
- Permission to take breaks at in person learning experiences, as needed
- Excusing medically necessary absences accessible seating at in person learning experiences
Requesting modification
To request modification(s), please fill out the Student Pregnancy and Related Conditions Modification Request Form. If you have any questions about the process, contact Shaniece McGill, Vice Provost of Student Life and Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator at [email protected].
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