Bill · H.R. 3985· House(119-HR-3985)
Helping Student Parents Succeed Act
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Lucy McBath
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Helping Student Parents Succeed Act'' aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It requires institutions of higher education participating in specific programs to create and share policies regarding expectant and parenting students. These institutions must make certain information available on their websites, such as policies on leaves of absence for pregnancy, birth, or adoption. The bill also requires details on available resources, financial aid eligibility, and student support services. Additionally, it mandates the disclosure of information regarding accommodations, housing, and legal rights.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets protections and accommodations vital to pregnant and parenting women in higher education.
Would students be better off under this?+7
The bill provides significant support and transparency for students who are also parents.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+6
By protecting the rights of pregnant and parenting students, the bill addresses potential gender-based educational disparities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency on Policies: Institutions must develop and make available a statement of policy concerning expectant and parenting students, including leaves of absence for pregnancy, birth, or adoption (Section 2, paragraph 1A). This ensures students know how to handle missed work and time requirements.
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Access to Accommodations: The bill requires information on lactation accommodations and a description of the process for requesting accommodations for pregnancy-related medical conditions or parental responsibilities (Section 2, paragraph 2B).
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Financial Aid Clarity: Students will receive information regarding financial aid eligibility, including dependent care allowances, changing dependency status after the birth of a child, and the effects of a leave of absence on satisfactory academic progress (Section 2, paragraph 2C).
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Support Service Awareness: Institutions must provide information on various support services such as academic advising, child care, housing, food assistance, and mental health services (Section 2, paragraph 2D).
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Housing and Legal Protections: The act requires institutions to provide information on on-campus housing that allows students to live with dependents and details regarding the rights and protections guaranteed under Federal and State laws (Section 2, paragraph 2E and 2F).
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Clear Complaint Procedures: Students will have access to information regarding procedures for addressing complaints under title IX and those alleging discrimination based on pregnancy-related disability (Section 2, paragraph 2G and 2H).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+7Good For Women+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Children+3Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+6Improves Affordable Housing+5Improves Childcare Affordability+5Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3Reduces Homelessness+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Due Process+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+6
- 7/2/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina