Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Plan Requirements (Pregnant and Parenting Student Support Act)

SB 511 requires Maryland's public senior higher education institutions (University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, and St. Mary's College) to create and post online plans supporting pregnant and parenting students by August 2026. The plans must include referrals to existing government programs like WIC, child care scholarships, Medicaid, and health insurance; information about adoption services; and accommodations such as priority class registration and flexible scheduling. These institutions must align their plans with federal anti-discrimination law (Title IX) and provide clear access to campus and community resources. The bill directly affects students enrolled at the covered institutions who are pregnant or have childcare responsibilities. It takes effect July 2025.