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NJ A5286
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michele Matsikoudis
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AI Summary
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Expands existing pregnancy discrimination protections at New Jersey colleges and universities to cover "parenting students" (parents or legal guardians of children under 18)
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Prohibits institutions from requiring parenting students to take leave, withdraw, or limit their studies solely due to their parenting status
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Requires reasonable accommodations for parenting students, including excused absences for medical necessities and urgent caregiving obligations, with appropriate documentation
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Allows parenting students in good academic standing to take leaves of absence up to one academic year and return without reapplying for admission
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Mandates institutions post their parenting and pregnancy discrimination policies on their websites and distribute them during orientation
Legislative Description
"Student-Parent Protection Act"; ensures equal rights and opportunities for parenting students enrolled in institutions of higher education.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
2/10/2025