AB 1784: Postsecondary education: nondiscrimination: pregnancy or pregnancy-related issues.

The bill aims to amend existing laws to provide equal rights and opportunities for all students, regardless of their characteristics. It adds ancestry, national origin, medical condition, marital status, familial status, citizenship, and primary language to the list of protected characteristics. The bill prohibits postsecondary institutions from discriminating against students based on pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, including requiring a leave of absence or withdrawal, and limits the student's program. It requires institutions to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant students, designate an employee to coordinate compliance, and inform students of their rights. The bill also allows pregnant students to take a leave of absence and extend their degree completion time, as well as provides notice of protections under Title IX. Additionally, institutions must revise their…