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.
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.