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Pregnancy Rights and Support

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Know Your Rights and Support

Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex including pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, or recovery and prohibits a school from applying any rule concerning a student's actual or potential parental, family, or marital status which treats students differently on the basis of sex. Spelman College is committed to creating and maintaining a community where all individuals enjoy freedom from discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sex, as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Reporting

Discrimination by a member of the Spelman College community based on pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, or recovery is prohibited. Students, faculty and staff who have experienced any incident of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment can report an incident here or they can schedule a meeting with the Title IX & Compliance staff. 

If you would like to schedule a meeting to speak with the Title IX & Compliance staff, we encourage members of the community to utilize the Schedule a Meeting link. Requesting a meeting is different from reporting an incident, but once a student, a parent of a minor student, or other authorized legal representative informs a Spelman employee of a student’s pregnancy or related conditions, the employee then must provide the individual with the Title IX Coordinator's information and their ability to coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure equal access.

Contact Info

Title IX and Compliance

350 Spelman Lane, S.W.
Atlanta, GA. 30314

404-270-4005
titleixteam@spelman.edu

Mon. - Fri. | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

View Our Lactation Room

The Lactation Room at Spelman College is located in the Department of Health Services, MacVicar Hall Room 112.

Rights, Resources and Support

The choice to declare a pregnancy is voluntary, and a student is not required to disclose their pregnancy to the College. Students who are or become pregnant at any time during enrollment at Spelman have resources available that may assist with the continuation of their educational progression.

Rights under Title IX

  • As a person who is pregnant, and/or experiencing pregnancy related conditions, you have...
  • The right to have medical absences excused and to take a medical leave of absence.
  • The right to make up coursework or missed assignments due to pregnancy-related medical absences.
  • The right to be in an environment that is free from any discrimination and/or harassment due to pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, or recovery.
  • The right to reasonable modifications for pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions.

For more information about your rights, resources, and support please download and print our Pregnant and Parenting Brochure and our Pregnancy Policy.

The Department of Education provides additional information for Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions. For more information to know your rights.

Campus Resources

The Title IX & Compliance Office informs students and employees of rights and supportive resources related to the rights of pregnant students. If you’d like to connect with Title IX, complete the Meeting Request Form or contact 404-270-4005 or titleixteam@spelman.edu. 

The Counseling Center provides emotional and mental health support for students registered in a degree-seeking program. Contact Information: 404-270-5293 or counseling@spelman.edu. 

The Student Access Center has information about accommodation requests. Contact Information: (404) 270-5295 or sac@spelman.edu. 

Student Health Services offers information about health options and insurance. Contact Information: 404-270-5249 or hsd@spelman.edu. 

The Office of Financial Aid provides information on how your status may impact your financial aid package. Contact Information: 404-270-5193 or financialaid@spelman.edu. 

The Office of Undergraduate Studies offers information on submitting a leave of absence request. Contact Information: 404-270-5701

The Office of Student Life and Engagement shares information about off-campus housing options. Contact Information: 404-270-5143 or studentlifeandengagement@spelman.edu

Lactation Room - MacVicar Hall Room 112

Off-Campus Resources

YMCA Early Learning locations closest to Spelman’s campus (offering Early Head Start, Head Start, and Pre-K):

Nana Grants

Nana Grants supports low-income single mothers pursuing post-secondary education. The organization covers 100% of the cost of childcare through graduation for low-income student mothers attending an accredited college or university in the state of Georgia. 

Supportive Tools and Information

Helpful Links
Title IX Office - 404-270-4005

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