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SB 349

Relating to requiring public schools to make reasonable accommodations for lactating students.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Carol Alvarado and 4 co-sponsors

Texas public schools must provide lactating students with private spaces and schedule flexibility to nurse or express breast milk, supporting young mothers' educational access.

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Bill Summary · SB 349

Legislative bill overview

SB 349 requires Texas public schools to provide reasonable accommodations for students who are lactating, including access to private spaces for nursing or expressing breast milk and flexibility for nursing mothers attending classes. The bill aims to remove barriers that prevent lactating students—typically young mothers—from continuing their education while caring for infants.

Why is this important

Teen and young adult mothers face significant obstacles to completing their education, including lack of safe, private spaces to nurse or pump breast milk during the school day. By mandating reasonable accommodations, the bill could improve school completion rates and long-term economic outcomes for vulnerable student populations while supporting infant health through breastfeeding.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and logistics: Schools must identify or create private spaces and manage scheduling adjustments, requiring resources and administrative burden that may vary significantly by district size and capacity
  • Scope and definition of "reasonable": The bill's effectiveness depends on how strictly "reasonable accommodations" is defined—vague language could lead to inconsistent implementation across districts or potential legal disputes
  • Student privacy and stigma concerns: Creating visible accommodations for lactating students could inadvertently highlight and stigmatize young mothers, potentially creating social friction or uncomfortable dynamics in schools

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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