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Pregnant Student Information
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Educational options and maternity leave for pregnant students in public school. Pregnant students who attend public school may transfer to a special program for pregnant students. Pregnant students may receive instruction at home when medical condition warrants. The student's physician, the Division of Special Education, and the Office of Home Instruction must approve home instruction. "Pregnant students can take a maternity leave from school for three months after birth to care for their child and then return to school."
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Attendance Requirements Pregnant students of school age are required to attend school unless medical reasons prevent it. When medical approval is received after delivery, the student of is expected to return to school.
Living for the Young Family through Education Program - LYFE The LYFE Program provides day care to school-age children of students still attending school to meet the specialized needs of young families.
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