Georgetown grants pregnant student's request after pushback
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Georgetown Law School's initial refusal to accommodate Brittany Lovely's final exam request raised concerns over compliance with Title IX, which mandates protections for pregnant students.
Brittany Lovely expressed frustration, stating, "That's great that they figured out a way to do that. But why have I been fighting them for months?" This highlights the ongoing challenges faced by pregnant students in educational institutions.
The situation unfolded after an online petition emphasized Lovely's rights under Title IX, ultimately prompting Georgetown Law to collaborate with her on a deferred exam solution.
Georgetown Law officials claimed to have reached a "mutually agreeable solution" with Lovely, demonstrating the impact of public advocacy on policy enforcement regarding student accommodations.
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