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Title IX<\/h4>\n

Title IX prohibits a school from discriminating against a student based on the student\u2019s pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, or recovery from related conditions and prohibits a school from applying any rule related to a student\u2019s parental, family, or marital status that treats students differently based on their sex.<\/p>\n

Texas Education Code<\/h4>\n

Texas Education Code \u00a7 51.982 <\/a>prohibits discrimination against students due to their pregnancy or parental status and allows pregnant and parenting students to take a leave of absence and return in good standing without being required to reapply for admission. Under Texas Ed. Code. \u00a7 51.982, like Title IX, pregnant students are entitled to accommodations that are related to the health and safety of their pregnancy and cannot be treated worse than students with other temporary medical conditions.<\/p>\n

Student Pregnancy and Parenting Nondiscrimination Policy<\/h4>\n

In accordance with UT Health San Antonio\u2019s Student Pregnancy and Parenting Nondiscrimination Policy (IHOP 14.2.5), <\/a>students may request accommodations or a leave of absence due to pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition and student parents may request a leave of absence based on their parenting status. If students would like to request a reasonable accommodation or leave of absence or feel that reasonable accommodations are not being provided, please contact the Office of Educational Support Services (OESS) at (210) 450-3119, or TitleIX@uthscsa.edu.<\/p>\n

Lactation Space On Campus<\/h4>\n

In accordance with UT Health San Antonio\u2019s Lactation Support in the Workplace Policy (IHOP 4.2.6)<\/a>, designated, private locations to breastfeed or express milk on campus as well as an access request form, can be found here<\/a> or by visiting UT Health San Antonio\u2019s Human Resources, Lactation\/Breast Pump Rooms webpage. Access request forms must be submitted to Leigh Ann Kensky at kensky@uthscsa.edu. Below are the maps for each of the rooms.<\/p>\n