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The Pregnant Scholar

@pregnantscholar

Info for pregnant college students, student parents, and those who support them.

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Center for WorkLife Law (@worklifelawctr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An important reminder for caregivers of disabled loved ones this #DisabilityPrideMonth: Discrimination against a worker because they’re a caregiver is ILLEGAL under federal law.

New America Ed (@newamericaed) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Children with disabilities living in poverty would lose critical services. ↘️ That's it. That's the tweet. newamerica.org/education-poli…

Carrie R. Welton (@carrierwelton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🗣️👉🏼The new GAO report on college student eligibility for #SNAP is out. Most interesting (to me) is that their estimate of who is potentially eligible, but reported not receiving benefits, went up 10 % points from 57% in 2019 to 67% now). We have to do better. #FarmBill

Public News Service (@pns_news) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Groups that advocate for equity in #HigherEducation are speaking out in favor of a bill in the #California Legislature to make sure college financial aid offers take into account the extra costs faced by students who have children. pnsne.ws/4cSLIug

California Competes (@calcompetes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As AB 2458 awaits a decision from the Senate Appropriations Committee, let legislators know why it matters–because student parents deserve affordable higher education! Learn more and use our social media toolkit to spread the message here: castudentparentalliance.org/resources/ab-2…

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Today is the day! Pregnant and postpartum students now have stronger Title IX rights to changes at school and time off for pregnancy and related conditions! Spread the word! thepregnantscholar.org/titleix-update…

Today is the day!
Pregnant and postpartum students now have stronger Title IX rights to changes at school and time off for pregnancy and related conditions!

Spread the word! thepregnantscholar.org/titleix-update…
EdTrust (@edtrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

To support #StudentParents, colleges must provide adequate resources such as access to childcare services along w/ flexible schedules. Learn more on how colleges can support student-parents in this blog post from Jessica Lee, co-director, Center for WorkLife Law edtru.st/3xCcpEa

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Are you passionate about reproductive justice? We're hiring a legal fellow to support our work in advancing the rights of pregnant and lactating farmworkers. Learn more about the position: worklifelaw.org/jobs

Are you passionate about reproductive justice?  

We're hiring a legal fellow to support our work in advancing the rights of pregnant and lactating farmworkers. Learn more about the position: worklifelaw.org/jobs
The Pregnant Scholar (@pregnantscholar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With last week's SCOTUS ruling we've seen a lot of panic + misinformation about Title IX. Check out our fact sheet with ACLU @NWLC and partners addressing some of the key points! (TL:DR--Title IX is still here and discrimination is still illegal!) aclu.org/documents/titl…

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Did you know that a #StudentParent would need to work 52 hours per week to cover child care & tuition costs at a 4-yr public college in the U.S.? In our report w/ Generation Hope, we highlight the widening college #AffordabilityGap: edtru.st/StudentParentA…

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The new Title IX rule includes critical protections for pregnant and postpartum students. Our Director Jessica Lee shares why the new rule is so important for students and what's next! insidehighered.com/news/students/…

California Competes (@calcompetes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great news! On Friday, #AB2458 passed the Senate unanimously and is now on its way to Gavin Newsom's desk! 🥳 Thanks to Marc Berman, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, Dr. Joaquin Arambula, Senator Monique Limón, & Senator Angelique Ashby for your leadership! Help us ensure the bill becomes law ⤵️ castudentparentalliance.org/resources/ab-2…

Great news! On Friday, #AB2458 passed the Senate unanimously and is now on its way to <a href="/GavinNewsom/">Gavin Newsom</a>'s desk! 🥳 Thanks to <a href="/AsmMarcBerman/">Marc Berman</a>, <a href="/asmtasha/">Assemblymember Tasha Boerner</a>, <a href="/AsmArambula/">Dr. Joaquin Arambula</a>, <a href="/MoniqueLimonCA/">Senator Monique Limón</a>, &amp; <a href="/SenatorAshby/">Senator Angelique Ashby</a> for your leadership!

Help us ensure the bill becomes law ⤵️ castudentparentalliance.org/resources/ab-2…
California EPFP (@epfp_ca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Commemorating #NationalStudentParent month w/ insights from #CAEPFP fellow Maya Valree as she reflects on unique challenges faced by student parents in CA exploring the crucial role that legislation such as AB 2881 plays in providing equitable resources. edinsightscenter.org/why-student-pa…

Commemorating #NationalStudentParent month w/ insights from #CAEPFP fellow Maya Valree as she reflects on unique challenges faced by student parents in CA exploring the crucial role that legislation such as AB 2881 plays in providing equitable resources. edinsightscenter.org/why-student-pa…
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🔍 Just released! New reports from The CA Alliance for Student Parent Success shed light on the power of student parent data. See how comprehensive information can drive better support & policy. castudentparentalliance.org/what-we-do/res… 📅 Don’t miss our webinar on 10/1: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…