Policy Committee updates language in married/pregnant students policy to gender-neutral terms
July 01, 2026 | New London School District, School Districts, Connecticut
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The New London Board of Education Policy Committee on April 16, 2024 approved amendments to Policy 5134 (Married/Pregnant Students) to use gender-neutral and inclusive language.
Community representative Betsy Perkins moved, and Committee Member Elaine Maynard-Adams seconded, amendments to replace the term “pregnant girl” with “pregnant student” and to correct associated pronouns. The committee also voted to substitute the word “mother” with “parent.” The committee approved the amended policy by a 4-0 vote.
Committee members framed the edits as clarifying and inclusive language changes rather than substantive policy shifts. The committee did not discuss implementation details in the transcript; the policy will be forwarded according to Board procedures.
Community representative Betsy Perkins moved, and Committee Member Elaine Maynard-Adams seconded, amendments to replace the term “pregnant girl” with “pregnant student” and to correct associated pronouns. The committee also voted to substitute the word “mother” with “parent.” The committee approved the amended policy by a 4-0 vote.
Committee members framed the edits as clarifying and inclusive language changes rather than substantive policy shifts. The committee did not discuss implementation details in the transcript; the policy will be forwarded according to Board procedures.
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