House Bill 2734, which would require public colleges and universities to make Title IX rights and resources for pregnant and parenting students more prominent on institutional websites and during orientation, was laid on the table by the House Higher Education Subcommittee.

Delegate Lovejoy introduced the bill as a response to constituent concerns that pregnant and parenting students sometimes cannot easily find information about rights and supports available under Title IX. The patron summarized existing obligations under Title IX — including excusing absences for pregnancy‑related conditions, allowing make‑up work, and prohibiting staff from requiring a doctor’s note or pressuring a student to take leave — and framed the bill as a transparency and access measure.

Three supporters provided in‑person testimony. Mario Ruth Dunning said expectant mothers “need to know that they have rights and resources.” Jennifer Hubert, a recent graduate testifying on behalf of the Virginia Society for Human Life, said many student parents were unaware of assistance under Title IX and added that some administrators were reluctant to publicize resources. Carol Lavecegi, a current graduate student, said her campus orientation included many general resources but lacked material on pregnancy and parenting supports.

After testimony and discussion, the subcommittee voted to table the bill. The record shows the chair thanked Delegate Lovejoy and noted universities in the room heard the message and appeared receptive to continued work on the issue.