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5752  MARITAL STATUS AND PREGNANCY

 

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:  25 November 2002