The Helping Student Parents Succeed Act requires colleges and universities that receive federal education funding to develop and publicly post clear policies and information for expectant and parenting students. Colleges must disclose their leave-of-absence policies related to pregnancy and childbirth, lactation accommodations, and procedures for requesting accessibility accommodations. The bill also mandates that schools provide information about financial aid eligibility for student parents—including dependent care allowances and how leaves of absence affect aid eligibility—as well as available support services like childcare assistance, housing options, food programs, health care, and mental health services. Additionally, colleges must explain students' rights under federal laws, outline complaint procedures for pregnancy-related discrimination, and provide contact information for relevant campus offices. The legislation does not authorize new funding and would take effect upon passage.
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