A. Introduction
Seattle Colleges (hereinafter referred to “College” or “Colleges”) has a responsibility to prevent sex discrimination and ensure equal access to the Colleges education programs and activities.  As required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, this policy prohibits discrimination against any student, employee, applicant for employment, or anyone who was participating or attempting to participate in the Colleges education program or activity (collectively, College Community Members) based on their current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions.


B. Definitions

1. Pregnancy or Related Conditions means:

a) Pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation;

b) Medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation; or

c) Recovery from pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, or related medical conditions.

2. Program and Program or Activity means all of the operations of the College.

3. Student means a person who has gained admission to the College.

4. Reasonable Modifications means changes to the Colleges policies, practices, or procedures as necessary to prevent sex discrimination and ensure equal access to the Colleges education program or activity for a student experiencing pregnancy or related conditions.  Reasonable modifications are based on a student’s individualized needs and are determined in consultation with the student.  A modification that the College can demonstrate would fundamentally alter the nature of its education program or activity is not a reasonable modification.  Reasonable modifications may include, but are not limited to:

a) breaks during class to express breast milk, breastfeed, or attend to health needs associated with pregnancy or related conditions, including eating, drinking, or using the restroom;
b) intermittent absences to attend medical appointments;
c) access to online or homebound education;
d) changes in schedule or course sequence;
e) extensions of time for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations;
f) allowing a student to sit or stand, or carry or keep water nearby;
g) counseling;
h) changes in physical space or supplies (for example, access to a larger desk or a footrest);
i) elevator access;
j) voluntary leave of absence, or
k) other changes to policies, practices, or procedures.

Companion Document : Pro
Adoption Date : 2024/08/01
Revision Date : 2024/08/01