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Pregnant Law Student Wins Exam Accommodation Fight
A pregnant law student's fight for exam accommodations at Georgetown University highlights challenges faced by pregnant students and prompts discussion about policy changes.
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Brittany Lovely
- What actions did Brittany Lovely take after her initial request was denied, and what was the outcome?
- The university initially cited its honor code and school-wide policy prohibiting early exams, but after a petition garnering over 7,000 signatures, they agreed to add an additional exam date in January.
- What were the initial reasons given by Georgetown University for denying Brittany Lovely's request to take her final exams early?
- A pregnant law student at Georgetown University was denied her request to take her final exams early due to her impending due date, which coincided with the exam schedule.
- What broader societal issue does this case highlight, and what potential policy changes could address similar situations in the future?
- The student, Brittany Lovely, highlighted the alarmingly high maternal mortality rates among Black women in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the importance of accommodating pregnant students' needs.