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501.12 Pregnant Students

STUDENT PERSONNEL

Series 500

 

Policy Title:  Pregnant Students                                                                                                                                                                                                           Code No.  501.12

 

 

The Board encourages pregnant students to continue to attend the education program as long as they are physically able to do so.  The pregnant student may notify the principal or the guidance counselor as soon as she is aware of the pregnancy.  The school may require that a pregnant student provide the principal with a written note from her doctor relative to special conditions that might exist and specific suggestions as to how long the student may continue to attend classes.  If the student is unable to attend school because of her pregnancy, the student may be excused and arrangements made to continue her studies during her absence.  The student will resume classes upon the recommendation of her physician.

 

Approved:    September 26, 1972

Reviewed:    June 11, 2019

Revised:      March 25, 2003

Legal Reference:   Iowa Code §§ 216; 279.8; 280.3.

Cross Reference:   501 Student Attendance; 604.2 Individualized Instruction