The Greenfield Union School District recognizes that responsibilities related to pregnancy, or parenting and related responsibilities may disrupt a student's education and increase the chance of a student dropping out of school. The District therefore desires to support married, pregnant, and parenting students to continue their education, attain strong academic and parenting skills, and promote the healthy development of their children.

 

The district shall not exclude or deny any student from any educational program or activity, including any class or extracurricular activity, solely on the basis of the student's pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or related recovery. In addition, the district shall not adopt any rule concerning a student's actual or potential parental, family, or marital status that treats students differently on the basis of sex. (Education Code 221.51, 230; 5 CCR 4950; 34 CFR 106.40)

 

Pregnant and parenting students shall retain the right to participate in the regular education program or an alternative education program. The classroom setting shall be the preferred instructional strategy unless an alternative is necessary to meet the needs of the student and/or the student's child.

 

To the extent feasible, the district shall provide educational and related support services, either directly or in collaboration with community agencies and organizations, to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting students and their children. Such services may include, but are not limited to:

1. Child care and development services for the children of parenting students on or near school site(s) during the school day and during school-sponsored activities

2. Parenting education and life skills instruction

3. Special school nutrition supplements for pregnant and lactating students pursuant to Education Code 49553, 42 USC 1786, and 7 CFR 246.1-246.28

4. Health care services, including prenatal care

5. Tobacco, alcohol, and/or drug prevention and intervention services

6. Academic and personal counseling

7. Supplemental instruction to assist students in achieving grade-level academic standards and progressing toward graduation

 

As appropriate, teachers, administrators, and/or other personnel who work with pregnant and parenting students shall receive related professional development.

 

Additional information can be found in GFUSD Policy 5146 below: