Pregnancy and Parenting
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and parental status—in educational programs and activities.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and parental status—in educational programs and activities.
Classes and School Activities – NJIT Must:
Allow you to continue participating in classes and extracurricular activities even though you are pregnant. This means that you can still participate in advanced placement and honors classes, school clubs, sports, honor societies, student leadership opportunities, and other activities, like after-school programs operated at the school.
Allow you to choose whether you want to participate in special instructional programs or classes for pregnant students. You can participate if you want to, but your school cannot pressure you to do so. The alternative program must provide the same types of academic, extracurricular and enrichment opportunities as your school’s regular program.
Excused Absences and Medical Leave – NJIT Must:
Harassment – NJIT Must:
Policies and Procedures – NJIT Must:
For assistance with pregnancy-related accommodations, you can speak directly with your professors or see guidance from the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services or the Title IX Coordinator.