The Chicago School does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of current, potential, or past pregnancy and related conditions as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). The Chicago School prohibits members of the school community from adopting or implementing any policy, practice, or procedure, or taking an employment action, on the basis of sex concerning the current, potential, or past parental, family, or marital status, which treats people differently. This Policy and its pregnancy-related protections apply to all pregnant students, regardless of gender identity or expression.
Pregnancy or related conditions means "pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, and lactation", medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, and lactation, or recovery therefrom. This policy covers only the student experiencing pregnancy or related conditions and does not cover non-birth-parent(s), the resulting child(ren), or childcare needs.
A qualified student may be provided with appropriate modifications including but not limited to: allowing a student to eat and drink during class, to sit or stand during class as needed, and to take breaks from class to use the restroom; making changes to the physical classroom environment such as providing access to a different chair; extending time for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations; making changes in a course schedule or sequence; providing access to virtual learning options when medically necessary; excusing intermittent absences to attend medical appointments; changing a course schedule without incurring any academic or financial penalty; allowing time off from school under The Chicago School's leave policies and providing a means for completion of a course(s) or a portion of a course(s); or allowing a breastfeeding student time and space to express breast milk in a private, clean, and reasonably accessible location.
Resources
Questions about Title IX and this policy may be directed to:
Title IX Coordinator
Jennifer Stripe Portillo
Dean for Student Success
(213) 615-7264
707 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 6000, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Community members may also direct questions about Title IX and the Campus SaVE Act to:
United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Customer Service Hotline: 800-421-3481
400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100