"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," ensures equal opportunities for parenting students (defined as those enrolled in higher education who are parents or legal guardians of children under 18) at New Jersey colleges and universities. It prohibits institutions from forcing students to withdraw or take leave solely due to parenting, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related issues, and requires reasonable accommodations like makeup work or flexible scheduling. Institutions must also create and publicly post written policies addressing parenting discrimination, distribute them to all students at orientation, and maintain academic standing for students returning after approved leaves (up to one academic year). The law expands existing pregnancy protections to cover all parenting students and ensures they do not need to reapply for admission after a leave.