Policy Glen Ridge Board of Education
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5752 MARITAL STATUS
No pupil,
whether married or unmarried, who is otherwise eligible to attend the
district’s school shall be denied an educational program solely because of
pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy related disabilities, or actual or potential
parenthood.
A
pregnant pupil who does not wish to attend regular classes or who is physically
unable to do so during her pregnancy may, on her request, be assigned to either
a formal alternative educational program or home instruction.
A pupil
who has received an alternate educational program or home instruction for
reasons associated with her pregnancy shall be readmitted to the regular school
program upon her request and the written statement of a physician that she is
physically fit to do so.
A
pregnant pupil under the age of 18 who wishes to withdraw from the district
must have the written permission of her parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.7(a)6
Adopted: