Title IX: Pregnancy & Parenting

Modifications under Title IX are designed to prevent sex-based discrimination by ensuring that students who are pregnant or experiencing related conditions are treated fairly and equitably. Purdue’s Title IX Coordinator can assist students with leaves of absence related to pregnancy or parenting. Modifications ensure the educational environment is flexible enough to support a student’s academic success. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that modifications are provided when needed. No medical documentation needs to be provided to the University to receive a modification through Title IX.

Common Modifications

• Extensions on deadlines or opportunities for make-up assignments or tests.
• Adjusted attendance requirements to accommodate pregnancy-related absences.
• Excused intermittent absences for healthcare appointments.
• Permission to leave class to pump or express milk.
• Extra breaks for eating, drinking, or restroom use.
• Avoiding exposure to chemicals or donning additional protective equipment.

Request Pregnant/Parenting Title IX Supportive Measures

To submit a Request for Pregnant/Parenting Title IX Supportive Measures, please complete this form.

If you are pregnant or have experienced a related condition, you may be entitled to modifications, support, and accommodations to help you stay in or return to the University’s learning and working environments.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Maternity Leave

Human Resources can assist faculty and staff with leaves of absence including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and maternity. For more information on FMLA and Paid Parental Leave (PPL), click here.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) mandates that employers provide reasonable accommodations to an applicant’s or employee’s known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, absent undue hardship on the University. The PWFA does not replace federal, state, or local laws that are more protective of workers affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

For more information on the PWFA or to submit a PWFA Accommodation Request, click here.

Radiation-Intensive Environments

Employees who are pregnant and working in radiation-intensive environments should inform Environmental Health and Safety. For more information, click here.

Parenting Leave Policy for Students

For more information on Purdue’s Parenting Leave Policy for Students, click here.

Pregnancy-Related ADA Accommodations

ADA accommodations may also be available to students, staff, and faculty. Students who need accommodations due to a pregnancy-related temporary medical condition or disability should contact the Disability Resource Center; staff and faculty should contact Human Resources. For more information on requesting accommodations, please visit our Accommodations page.

Lactation Support

There are many resources available to faculty, staff, and students through the University’s Lactation Support Program, as well as community and national resources. For more information, click here.

Purdue University also provides multiple lactation spaces throughout the West Lafayette Campus:

• Lactation Stations Map
• Lactation Space Locations

Span Plan

Span Plan is a student support program serving nontraditional undergraduate students to reach their educational goals. For more information, click here:

Individuals should submit this form when they become aware, directly or indirectly, of an incident in which the victim or the offender is a Purdue student, faculty, or staff. Information provide may be from personal observation, a verbal or written report from a victim, or a verbal or written report through a third party who either observed or became aware of the incident.

If you have a question about Title IX Pregnancy and Parenting Guidance, please contact titleix@purdue.edu.

The Tippecanoe County Health Department offers Maternal & Child Health Resources.