Amendment H-1238 to SF 288
Relating to students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth who attend state institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents and community colleges
Adopted · April 22, 2025
Filed April 16, 2025 in the House by
What it changes
- Page 1, line 3, after “section” by inserting “, unless the context otherwise requires”
- Page 1, after line 18 by inserting: “___. “Student” means a biological female.”
- Page 1, by striking lines 27 through 31 and inserting “or has recently given birth an additional, reasonable period of time to take examinations that is consistent with the policies of the institution and that is mutually agreed to by the student and the institution.”
- By striking page 1, line 33, through page 2, line 2, and inserting “or has recently given birth an additional, reasonable period of time to complete a degree or candidacy for a degree that is consistent with the policies of the institution and that is mutually agreed to by the student and the institution.”
- Page 2, by striking lines 4 through 9 and inserting “has recently given birth to take a leave of absence for a reasonable period of time that is consistent with the policies of the institution and that is mutually agreed to by the student and the institution. Following the leave of absence, the student shall be allowed to return to the student’s program with the same standing as the student left to the extent reasonably possible. If the student was unable to satisfactorily complete a course due to the leave of absence, the student shall be given the option to retake the course for reduced tuition and fees, consistent with the policies of the institution and as mutually agreed to by the student and the institution.”
- Page 2, line 32, by striking “and student” and inserting “and”
- By renumbering, redesignating, and correcting internal references as necessary.