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Helping Student Parents Succeed Act

USA119th CongressHR-3985| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (9)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Helping Student Parents Succeed Act" amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, mandating that institutions of higher education participating in federal programs establish and publicly disseminate comprehensive policies and information for expectant and parenting students . These institutions must develop a clear policy statement regarding leaves of absence for pregnancy, related medical conditions, or the birth or adoption of a child, including options for making up missed academic work. Furthermore, the bill requires institutions to provide detailed information on a broad array of resources and accommodations. This includes specifics on lactation accommodations , processes for requesting various accommodations for pregnancy or parental responsibilities, and comprehensive financial aid guidance covering dependent care allowances and the impact of leaves on academic progress. Institutions must also inform students about available on-campus and community support services, such as childcare, housing, food assistance, healthcare, and legal rights under federal and state laws, along with contact information for relevant institutional support staff.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5222
Helping Student Parents Succeed Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9185
Helping Student Parents Succeed Act
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5222
    Helping Student Parents Succeed Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9185
    Helping Student Parents Succeed Act


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

Helping Student Parents Succeed Act

USA119th CongressHR-3985| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
The "Helping Student Parents Succeed Act" amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, mandating that institutions of higher education participating in federal programs establish and publicly disseminate comprehensive policies and information for expectant and parenting students . These institutions must develop a clear policy statement regarding leaves of absence for pregnancy, related medical conditions, or the birth or adoption of a child, including options for making up missed academic work. Furthermore, the bill requires institutions to provide detailed information on a broad array of resources and accommodations. This includes specifics on lactation accommodations , processes for requesting various accommodations for pregnancy or parental responsibilities, and comprehensive financial aid guidance covering dependent care allowances and the impact of leaves on academic progress. Institutions must also inform students about available on-campus and community support services, such as childcare, housing, food assistance, healthcare, and legal rights under federal and state laws, along with contact information for relevant institutional support staff.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5222
Helping Student Parents Succeed Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9185
Helping Student Parents Succeed Act
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5222
    Helping Student Parents Succeed Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9185
    Helping Student Parents Succeed Act


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (9)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted