July 29th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Maryland universities will have to provide more support for student-parents attending classes. The Pregnant and Parenting Student Support Act requires all 4-year public colleges to adopt a plan addressing resources for student-parents. Josie Klein with the National Women’s Law Center says support is needed for student-parents who have more responsibilities…

   

“They’re juggling a lot. They’ve got schoolwork, academic responsibilities. Many are working, and they also have family responsibilities. And this is really important because basic needs security is a real barrier for student-parents in graduation and getting to that finish line.”