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Pregnant student discriminated against at Utah community college, Department of Education rules

Summary by Ground News

The complaint was filed on August 22, 2021, and alleged that a college professor encouraged the student to drop a course because she was pregnant. Officials say the college did not engage in an interactive process with the woman to provide her with academic adjustments. Under Title IX of the education amendments, colleges cannot discriminate based on sex in any education program.

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Deseret News

Pregnant SLCC student who asked for help was told to drop class, civil rights review finds

Salt Lake Community College violated federal civil rights laws over a pregnant student struggling with acute morning sickness. The professor advised her to drop the class.

2 years ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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Salt Lake Tribune

Pregnant student discriminated against by Utah college, federal investigators say

Salt Lake Community College discriminated against a pregnant student, according to a federal investigation.

2 years ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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ABC 4

Department of Education finds SLCC violated rights of pregnant student

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – An investigation led by the U.S. Department of Education has revealed that Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) discriminated against a pregnant student. The complaint w…

2 years ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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Salt Lake Community College cited for discrimination against pregnant student

Salt Lake Community College violated the rights of a pregnant student in violation of Title IX, according to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

2 years ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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