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What is Title IX?

Title IX is a federal law ensuring that male and female students are treated equally. For more information about how Connecticut enforces this law, Ct State Department of Education

What are my rights as a pregnant and parenting teen student under title IX?

For information about your rights as a pregnant and parenting student, you can visit the Ct Legal Network. If you are in the Hartford area, you can call (860)344-0380. Additional information can be found by visiting the National Women’s Law Center

What do I have to do to stay on track until graduation?

SPPT: If you are based in Hartford High School, the SPPT Program would be your first and best resource in helping you to navigate school choices, issues and concerns. See the Support for Pregnant and Parenting Teens Program section of this web page for how to access the program. You can also contact your guidance counselor or school social worker to learn about special accommodations to stay on track to graduation.

What do I do to apply for college? How do I apply for financial aid?

You can speak with your school’s guidance counselor for information about applying for colleges. You can also visit the StudentAid.gov website to find general information about planning and paying for college. Remember, the basic application used to apply for financial aid at any school in the nation is called FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This application is used to apply for federal, state, and institutional resources of financial aid. You can apply online or you may obtain a paper application directly from your school counselor or by calling the US Department of Education at 800-433-3243.