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Jahana Hayes: “Title IX already prohibits discrimination based on sex…”

Featuring: Jahana Hayes, Democratic | U.S. House, Connecticut, District 5

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'This Bill Falls Short'_ Jahanna Hayes Bemoans GOP-Backed Pregnant Students' Rights Act

Published | Video Starts at 00:23

I was, in fact, a pregnant and a parenting student. So I know firsthand the difficulties of navigating the education system while pregnant or having small children. Title IX already prohibits discrimination based on sex, including pregnancy and parental status in educational programs and activities. Many adults may feel continuing their higher education journey is not compatible with childhood. I'm sorry, with parenthood, I agree with the underlying premise of the pregnant Students Rights act. (00:23–00:34)

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Asserts that Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex, including pregnancy and parental status in educational programs and activities.

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