Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (S. 3627)

The Frame

What this does

The bill creates new federal mandates for all higher education institutions participating in federal student aid programs to proactively inform students about pregnancy-related protections and how to file discrimination complaints under Title IX.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Institutions of higher education

Colleges and universities must implement new information dissemination activities and update their student handbooks and websites.

Pregnant students

Students receive mandated disclosures regarding their rights, accommodations, and resources for carrying a pregnancy to term.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires colleges and universities to provide students with information about their rights, available accommodations, and local resources for carrying a pregnancy to term. Institutions must share this information annually via email, student handbooks, orientation sessions, health centers, and their official websites.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which schools must follow these rules?

Any institution of higher education that participates in federal student aid programs under the Higher Education Act.

What specific information must schools provide?

Schools must provide a list of campus and community resources for pregnancy and parenting, information on available accommodations, and procedures for filing discrimination complaints.

How will students receive this information?

Schools must send an email annually and provide the information in student handbooks, at orientations, at health/counseling centers, and on their public website.

Why It Matters

The bill creates new federal mandates for all higher education institutions participating in federal student aid programs to proactively inform students about pregnancy-related protections and how to file discrimination complaints under Title IX.

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Voting Record

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Total

92

Yes

47

No

45

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (92)

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Disclosure Requirements

The bill specifically targets the intersection of Title IX and pregnancy, mandating that institutions provide explicit instructions on how to file complaints regarding pregnancy-related discrimination.

Department of Education Higher Education Act of 1965