Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodation Under Title IX
Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities for all students, including those who are pregnant, have recently given birth, or have pregnancy-related conditions.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance, including discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, and related medical conditions, as applicable. In accordance with District Board of Trustees (DBOT) Policy 6Hx19-2.07, Equal Access–Equal Opportunity, the College works to ensure that eligible students receive appropriate academic accommodations and support.
Requesting Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations
Students who are pregnant, have recently given birth, or have pregnancy-related conditions and need academic accommodations are encouraged to contact the Title IX Office. The Title IX Coordinator will work with the student to discuss individual needs and determine appropriate reasonable accommodations.
Depending on the student's circumstances, accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
- Excused absences for pregnancy-related medical appointments or conditions, as applicable.
- Opportunities to make up missed assignments, examinations, or other coursework.
- Reasonable flexibility with assignment deadlines and testing dates.
- Appropriate adjustments to classroom seating or permission to eat or drink during class.
- Breaks as needed for health-related reasons.
- Lactation-related accommodations.
- Other individualized adjustments necessary to support continued access to educational programs and activities.
Documentation may be requested when appropriate and permitted by applicable law and College procedures. Students are encouraged to contact the Title IX Office to discuss their needs and available options.
Title IX Coordinator
Laura Raposa
Dean of Student Services and Title IX Coordinator