Pregnant and Parenting Resources
Alvin Community College does not discriminate against any student, or exclude any student from its education program or activity, including any class or extracurricular activity, on the basis of such student's pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy or recovery therefrom, unless the student requests voluntarily to participate in a separate portion of the program or activity of the recipient. ACC provides supportive measures on an individualized and voluntary basis depending on the student’s needs resulting from pregnancy or parenting.
In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 412 and ACC Board of Regents Policy FAA(Legal) the College provides reasonable supportive measures when necessary to prevent discrimination and ensure equal access to education unless the modification would fundamentally alter the education program or activity. As reasonably available, documentation may be required for supportive measures based on a matter relating to pregnancy or parenting status.
Supportive Measures
The following are examples of supportive measures for students:
- Excused absences with the availability to make up missed assignments or coursework
- Additional time to complete assignments
- Allowing the student to maintain a safe distance from substances, areas, and activities known to be hazardous to pregnant women or unborn children
- Access to instructional materials and video recordings of lectures (if available) for classes due to excused absences due to pregnancy or related conditions (applied in the same manner as any other student with excused absences)
- Any other accommodations deemed reasonable, based on the student’s individual needs
Pregnant and Parenting Liaison
The Pregnant and Parenting Liaison is a staff member in the office of Accessibility and Counseling Services that provides current and incoming parenting students with information regarding supportive measures and other resources available at ACC. The Pregnant and Parenting Liaison information is below:
Roxie Patton, Social Services Specialist
Email: rpatton@hwfj-art.com
Phone: 281-756-3655
Office: A104
The Pregnant and Parenting Liaison facilitates medically necessary periods of leave for pregnant and parenting students. Medical documentation is required for facilitating a period of medically necessary leave. Medically necessary leave may be provided due to the following circumstances:
- Pregnancy-related conditions that require leave or academic accommodations
- Medical recovery in the immediate postpartum period
- Childcare taking and parenting responsibilities in the immediate postpartum period
The Pregnant and Parenting Liaison facilitates leaves of absence, on a voluntary basis, for pregnant and parenting students. A pregnant or parenting student may undertake a leave of absence and, if in good academic standing at the start of the leave of absence, return to the student's degree or certificate program in good academic standing without being required to reapply for admission.
Any student may report experiencing or witnessing discrimination on the basis of pregnancy or parenting status to the Pregnant and Parenting Liaison.