"Student-Parent Protection Act"; ensures equal rights and opportunities for parenting students enrolled in institutions of higher education.

This bill, the "Student-Parent Protection Act," requires New Jersey colleges and universities to ensure equal treatment for students who are parents or guardians of children under 18. It expands existing protections for pregnant students to cover all parenting situations, prohibiting schools from forcing such students to withdraw or take leave solely due to parenting. Schools must provide reasonable accommodations like makeup work, flexible scheduling, and written policies addressing parenting discrimination, which must be posted online and shared with all students. The bill also ensures students returning after a leave of absence (up to one academic year) can resume studies without reapplying for admission.