Married, Pregnant, Parenting Students

The Governing Board recognizes that early marriage, pregnancy, or parenting and related responsibilities may impact a student’s education and increase the chance of a student dropping out of school. The Board therefore desires to support married, pregnant, and parenting students to continue their education, attain strong academic and parenting skills, and promote the healthy development of their children.

The district shall not discriminate against any student on the basis of the student’s actual or potential marital status, family status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or related recovery. (Education Code 230; 34 CFR 106.40)

For school-related purposes, a student under the age of 18 years who enters into a valid marriage shall have all the rights and privileges of students who are 18 years old, even if the marriage has been dissolved. (Family Code 7002). 

View the Board Policy on Married, Pregnant and Parenting Students

Complaints

Any complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of pregnancy or marital or parental status, district noncompliance with the requirements of Education Code 46015, or district noncompliance with the requirement to provide reasonable accommodations for lactating students shall be addressed through the district’s uniform complaint procedures in accordance with 5 CCR 4600-4670 and BP/AR 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures.  

A complainant who is not satisfied with the district’s decision may appeal the decision to the California Department of Education (CDE).  If the district or CDE finds merit in an appeal, the district shall provide a remedy to the affected student.  (Education Code 222, 46015; 5CCR 4600-4670)