The provision includes providing reasonable modifications for students, reasonable break time for employees for lactation and a clean, private lactation space for both students and employees.
Additionally, once a student or the student's representative notifies the Title IX coordinator, the College must:
a. Inform the student of the College's obligations to students who are pregnant or experiencing pregnancy related conditions as well as provide the College's notice of nondiscrimination.
b. Provide the student with the option of individualized, reasonable modifications as needed to prevent discrimination and ensure equal access to the College's education program or activity.
c. Allow the student a voluntary leave of absence for, at minimum, the medically necessary time period and reinstatement upon return; and
d. Ensure the student's access to a clean, private space for lactation.
Students should meet with the Title IX Coordinator (Mark Ellison) to be informed of modifications and accommodations SCC may offer while they are pregnant and after giving birth.
Reasonable Modifications may include:
- Breaks during class to express breast milk, breastfeed, or attend to health needs associated with pregnancy or related conditions, including eating, drinking, or using the restroom
- Intermittent absences to attend medical appointments
- Access to online or homebound education
- Changes in schedule or course sequence
- Time extensions for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations
- Allowing a student to sit or stand, or carry or keep water nearby
- Counseling
- Changes in physical space or supplies (for example, access to a larger desk or a footrest)
- A larger uniform or other required clothing or equipment
