Know Your Rights

Providing Accommodations Under Title IX

It is the policy of Texas Woman’s University to maintain a learning environment that is free from discrimination of pregnant or parenting students in accordance with federal and state laws which prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy or parenting student status.

Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code you are entitled to reasonable modifications within your classroom environment and on campus.

It will be important to review each student’s situation individually, as reasonable accommodations will be highly dependent on the requirements of individual courses.

Students may be entitled to accommodations that might include:

Excused absences for care/recovery
Change in exam dates
Make-up work and/or assignment extensions
Allowing drops and/or withdrawals
Assignment of Incomplete grade (if eligible)

Students should discuss with their faculty as soon as possible for in classroom adjustments and if directed to do so complete the accommodations form www.twu.edu/pregnancy-accommodation-form

If you would like to review possible accommodations with the Associate Vice President for Student Enrichment, Health, & Support at Texas Woman’s University, please complete the Pregnancy Accommodation Form. You can also download the Pregnant and Parenting brochure (pdf).

Policy Statement

It is the policy of Texas Woman’s University (“TWU” or “University”) to maintain a learning environment that is free from discrimination of pregnant or parenting students in accordance with the Texas Education Code, Section 51.982 and other applicable laws; such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including pregnancy discrimination in education programs or activities; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability (including disabilities based on temporary medical conditions from pregnancy); and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public schools such as institutions of higher education.

Discrimination Prohibited

Discriminating against pregnant and Parenting Students is prohibited under this policy, as outlined below. The University may not require a pregnant or Parenting Student, solely because of the student’s status as a pregnant or Parenting Student or due to issues related to the student’s pregnancy or parenting, to:

Take a Leave of Absence or withdraw from the student’s degree or certificate program;
Limit the student’s studies;
Participate in an alternative program;
Change the student’s major, degree, or certification program; or
Refrain from joining or cease participating in any course, activity, or program at the institution.
For more information and to report concerns contact the Dean of Students Office dos@twu.edu

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