Our Resources - Breastfeeding Access

Title IX protects pregnant and parenting students from discrimination. However, many young women who become pregnant are routinely stigmatized, marginalized, and coerced into dropping out of class and attending substandard schools. CWLC trains school leaders and legal advocates throughout California on the educational rights of pregnant and parenting students, including their right to stay in school, participate in all extra-curricular activities, and have access to adequate breastfeeding accommodations. We support pregnant and parenting students by working directly with school administrators on the implementation of reasonable accommodations, advocating for state policies that protect their civil rights, and litigating when necessary. Working with our community partners, CWLC launched a multi-year initiative called the ABC’s of Breastfeeding, which grades California school districts, holding them accountable, and supporting their compliance efforts.

Additional Resources: Breastfeeding Access

Legal Trainings: Breastfeeding Access

Legal Guides: Breastfeeding Access

CWLC Policy Briefs: Breastfeeding Accommodations

CWLC Initiative: The ABCs of Breastfeeding (2021)