Title IX pregnancy modifications

To ensure equal access to education, Title IX's prohibition against sex discrimination includes protections against discrimination based on pregnancy and related conditions. The protections against discrimination may include:

Pregnancy and pregnancy-related illnesses (e.g., excessive morning sickness, fatigue, nausea, prenatal depression)
Childbirth and recovery from childbirth
Miscarriage
Abortion
IVF Treatments
Lactation and lactation related conditions (e.g., mastitis)
Treatment for postpartum or postnatal depression

Pregnant students are entitled to reasonable modifications to their learning environment to continue their academic progress. These modifications are based on the student's individualized needs and should not fundamentally alter the nature of the education program or activity.

Examples of reasonable modifications may include:

Breaks during class for pregnancy-related health needs
Excused absences for medical appointments
Access to online or remote educational programs
Extensions on coursework
Rescheduling tests and exams
Permission to sit or stand as needed
Availability of water
Counseling services
Other needs as determined with a physician

If you are pregnant or have an experience related to pregnancy such as (but not limited to) miscarriage, abortion, or breastfeeding, and you would like to learn more about Title IX pregnancy modifications, then please fill out the request form HERE or contact our Title IX coordinator, Tricia Fox via e-mail at tfox@methodistcol.edu or phone at (309) 672-5957.