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PREGNANT STUDENTS

 

 

The Concordia Parish School Board is cognizant of the problems of marriage, pregnancy and parenthood among students prior to their graduation from high school.  The School Board authorizes the Superintendent to assure that such students have the opportunity to earn the education which they deserve.

 

It is recommended that a student who becomes pregnant notify the principal in writing immediately upon knowledge of the condition.  Unless apprised otherwise by the student's physician, the school will assume that the expectant mother is able to participate in all school-related functions and activities without limitation, and a physician's statement should be provided and placed in the student's file if there are any activities in which the student may not participate.  The school shall not be held responsible for any medical problems that may arise with a pregnant student while she is in school.

 

Should the student need to be absent from school for a prolonged period of time, the student may enroll in the School Board’s homebound instruction program until released by her physician to return to regular classes.  Any student who is not able to return to regular classes shall be encouraged to enroll in an appropriate alternative education program.

 

Marital, maternal, or paternal status shall not affect the rights and privileges of students to receive a public education nor to take part in any extracurricular activity offered by the schools.

 

After delivery, the student shall be permitted to return to school as soon as she is physically able.

 

In regard to each expectant and parenting student, each school and the Concordia Parish School Board shall:

 

  1. Maintain confidentiality in regard to the student;

  2. Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for the student;

  3. Promote academic success for the student;

  4. Utilize sensible attendance policies, taking into account all necessary factors; and,

  5. Provide a supportive school environment that promotes high school graduation.

 

Revised:  November 13, 2014

Revised:  March 9, 2017

 

 

Ref:    U.S. Constitution, Amend. XIV, Sec. 1

20 USC 1681 et seq. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972)

La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:221.7

Davis v. Meeks, 344 F.Supp. 298 (N.D. Ohio 1972)

Holt v. Shelton, 371 F.Supp. 821 (M.D. Tenn. 1972)

Cleveland Board of Education v. LaFleur, 94 S.Ct. 791 (1974)

Board minutes, 11-13-14, 3-9-17

 

Concordia Parish School Board