FNE(LOCAL) - STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: PREGNANT STUDENTS

Pregnant students have the right to continue their education during pregnancy [see FB] and may choose to exercise that right by:

Remaining in the regular school program.

Participating in any other special program the District may provide for pregnant students. [See EHBC and EHBD]

The student may also choose to request a leave of absence. Such request shall be accompanied by a licensed physician's certification that the leave is a medical necessity. Students who avail themselves of this option are exempt from compulsory attendance during the period certified by the physician as necessary for the leave of absence.

Hubbard ISD-Bowie County

FNE(LOCAL)-A

UPDATE 40

DATE ISSUED: 7/8/1991