Title IX - Pregnant, Parenting Students & Employees

Rights of Pregnant, Parenting Students & Employees

Foothill-De Anza protects the rights of pregnant and parenting students and employees, including pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation accommodations, as required under Title IX and California law.

• No discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, termination, lactation, IVF, or related conditions.
• Medically necessary absences are excused with the opportunity to make up work.
• Reasonable adjustments: breaks, seating, elevator access, larger desks, parking accommodations, etc.
• Private, non-bathroom lactation space and reasonable break time for pumping.
• No retaliation for requesting help or filing a report.
• If you are a student with dependent children attending Foothill, we have extensive resources for you.

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Lactation Rooms Directory

Request an Accommodation

• For Students: Request academic adjustments (flexible attendance, makeup work, breaks, etc.). Confidential support is available via Student Health and Psychological Services.
  • Contact: Deputy Coordinators available at each campus or Student Services.
• For Employees: Request workplace adjustments and lactation break arrangements through HR.