Denver, Colorado - Pregnant students in a Denver high school are asking for at least four weeks of maternity leave so they can heal, bond with their newborns and not be penalized with unexcused absences.
The request is unusual in Colorado's public schools, where districts tend to deal with pregnant students or new moms with specialized programs or individualized education plans.
Denver Public Schools has no districtwide policy, leaving it up to schools to work out plans for students to continue their education. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Advertising
The request is unusual in Colorado's public schools, where districts tend to deal with pregnant students or new moms with specialized programs or individualized education plans.
Denver Public Schools has no districtwide policy, leaving it up to schools to work out plans for students to continue their education. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Advertising
