3.20 Pregnancy and Related Conditions and Parenting Students

Last Revised: NEW

Refer Questions to: Director, Equal Opportunity Programs

Executive Sponsor: Chief Diversity Officer

Responsible Unit: Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX

Effective: August 1, 2024

STATEMENT 

Gallaudet University is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive educational and employment environment for those who are pregnant or experiencing pregnancy-related conditions, including students who are parents. 

SCOPE

This policy applies to all faculty, teachers, staff, students, and guests participating or attempting to participate in Gallaudet University and/or Clerc Center education programs or activities, including employment, and to all units and divisions, including Clerc Center, at Gallaudet University.

POLICY

It is the policy of Gallaudet University to comply with federal and local statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related conditions. Pregnant individuals and those with pregnancy-related conditions are entitled to reasonable accommodations or modifications to support their continued participation in educational and employment activities. 

To promote an educational and employment environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation based on pregnancy and related condition discrimination, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX shall be responsible for the development and implementation of procedures and training and for responding to any reports or complaints of violations under this policy. 

Reports/Complaints of Discrimination, Harassment, and/or Retaliation Based on Pregnancy and Related Conditions

Reports or complaints under this policy may be made by filing a complaint with the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX.

Within any procedures related to this policy, reasonable accommodations will be provided whenever consistent with state and federal law.

SCHEDULE OF REVIEW

This policy shall be reviewed every three years and as needed to comply with any applicable laws and regulations. The next scheduled review shall be completed by: August 2027

APPROVED BY

Gallaudet University Administration

July 31, 2024

RELATED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND RESOURCES

• 3.18 Discrimination
• 3.19 Title IX Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment, and Retaliation
• 3.21 Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Names, and Pronouns
• EOP.02 Title IX Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment and Retaliation Resolution Procedures
• EOP.03 Pregnancy and Related Conditions and Parenting Students Procedures
• Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX 

HISTORY

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