New Jersey § 18a:3b-74
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:3b-74, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:3b-74.
a. An institution of higher education offering associate, baccalaureate, or graduate
degree programs shall be prohibited from requiring a student to take a leave of absence,
withdraw from an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate program, or limit the student's
studies solely due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related issues. b. An institution of higher education offering associate, baccalaureate, or graduate
degree programs shall provide reasonable accommodations to a pregnant student to enable
the student to complete coursework and research. Reasonable accommodations to a pregnant student shall include, but need not be limited
to, allowances for the student's health and safety, such as allowing the student to
maintain a safe distance from hazardous substances, allowing the student to make up
tests and assignments that are missed for pregnancy-related reasons, allowing a student
to take a leave of absence, and excusing medically-necessary absences. c. An institution of higher education offering associate, baccalaureate, or graduate
degree programs shall develop and adopt a written policy for students on pregnancy
discrimination and procedures for addressing pregnancy discrimination complaints under
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. s.1681 et seq. or under P.L.2016, c. 88 ( C.18A:3B-74 et seq. ). A copy of the policy shall annually be made available to all faculty, staff, and
employees. The policy shall be distributed to all students attending orientation sessions at
the institution.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:3b-74
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:3b-74 cover?
Section 18a:3b-74 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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