Yes. Mississippi State students and employees are protected from discrimination in employment, academics and other programs by university policies and by federal laws.
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit employment discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Title IX prevents discrimination in academic and other university programs based on sex, which includes pregnancy and parental status. Additionally, MSU Operating Policy 3.03 specifically forbids discrimination in connection with any university program or activity based on sex, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics.
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