Introduced in House Passed House Introduced in Senate Passed Senate To President Became Law
11/21/2019          

Helping Student Parents Succeed Act

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12/05/2019 Introduced in House Open
11/21/2019 Introduced in House Open

            


116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5222


To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish notification requirements for policies concerning expectant and parenting students, and for other purposes.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 21, 2019

Mr. Allred (for himself and Mr. Trone) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor


A BILL

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish notification requirements for policies concerning expectant and parenting students, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Helping Student Parents Succeed Act”.

SEC. 2. Expectant and parenting students policies.

Section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 18 U.S.C. 1092) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“(n) Expectant and parenting students policies.—Each institution of higher education participating in any program under this title shall develop and make available, including on the institution’s website, a statement of policy concerning expectant and parenting students, which shall include, at a minimum—

“(1) the institution’s policy regarding leaves of absence related to pregnancy (and related medical conditions), and the birth or adoption of a child, which shall include—

“(A) any policies related to the availability of parental leave; and

“(B) options, including time requirements, for making up missed work for students who take a leave of absence;

“(2) information regarding lactation accommodations available to students;

“(3) a description of the process for requesting accommodations, and the type of accommodations available to expectant and parenting students, including—

“(A) information on accommodations for pregnancy-related medical conditions; and

“(B) information on accommodations for students who have parental responsibilities;

“(4) information regarding financial aid eligibility for expectant and parenting students, including—

“(A) the availability of dependent care allowances for a parenting student for the purposes of determining the student’s cost of attendance;

“(B) the ability to change dependency status, including during an award year, following the birth of a child;

“(C) the availability of and eligibility requirements for any emergency financial aid programs provided by the institution; and

“(D) an explanation of the effect that a leave of absence may have on a student’s demonstration of satisfactory academic progress, including for the purposes of eligibility to participate in financial aid programs under this title;

“(5) information on available student support services, programs, and community resources, such as academic advising, child care (including child care subsidy and assistance programs), housing (including housing subsidies and utility assistance programs), food (including food assistance programs), public benefits, health care, health insurance, mental health, transportation benefits, mentoring, and other services available for expectant and parenting students, both on-campus and in the community, and under local, State, and Federal law;

“(6) information regarding the availability of on-campus housing that permits students to live with dependents;

“(7) information on the rights and protections that are guaranteed to expectant and parenting students under applicable Federal and State laws;

“(8) the institution’s procedures for addressing complaints under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), including procedures for reporting complaints under such title;

“(9) the institution’s procedures for addressing complaints alleging discrimination based on a pregnancy-related disability under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), including procedures for reporting complaints under such laws; and

“(10) the contact information for the institution’s Office of Accessibility, the institution’s Title IX coordinator, and any other relevant staff members who serve as a point of contact for, or offer services available to, expectant and parenting students.”.


Picture Name From Date Type
Colin Allred D-TX 11/21/2019 Sponsor
David Trone D-MD 11/21/2019 Cosponsor
Date Branch Action
11/21/2019 President Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.Action By: House of Representatives
11/21/2019 President Introduced in HouseAction By: House of Representatives
Summary
There is one summary for H.R.5222. View summaries Shown Here:Introduced in House (11/21/2019) Helping Student Parents Succeed Act This bill requires an institution of higher education to make a statement of policy regarding expectant and parenting students accessible on its website. Such information shall include (1) policies regarding leaves of absence related to pregnancy or adoption and options for making up missed work, (2) types of accommodations for expectant and parenting students, and (3) availability of certain financial aid and student support services.
Shown Here:Introduced in House (11/21/2019) Helping Student Parents Succeed Act This bill requires an institution of higher education to make a statement of policy regarding expectant and parenting students accessible on its website. Such information shall include (1) policies regarding leaves of absence related to pregnancy or adoption and options for making up missed work, (2) types of accommodations for expectant and parenting students, and (3) availability of certain financial aid and student support services.
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