Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 124.djvu/959

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124 STAT. 933 PUBLIC LAW 111–148—MAR. 23, 2010 (A) Conduct a needs assessment on campus and within the local community— (i) to assess pregnancy and parenting resources, located on the campus or within the local community, that are available to meet the needs described in subparagraph (B); and (ii) to set goals for— (I) improving such resources for pregnant, par- enting, and prospective parenting students; and (II) improving access to such resources. (B) Annually assess the performance of the eligible institution in meeting the following needs of students enrolled in the eligible institution who are pregnant or are parents: (i) The inclusion of maternity coverage and the availability of riders for additional family members in student health care. (ii) Family housing. (iii) Child care. (iv) Flexible or alternative academic scheduling, such as telecommuting programs, to enable pregnant or parenting students to continue their education or stay in school. (v) Education to improve parenting skills for moth- ers and fathers and to strengthen marriages. (vi) Maternity and baby clothing, baby food (including formula), baby furniture, and similar items to assist parents and prospective parents in meeting the material needs of their children. (vii) Post-partum counseling. (C) Identify public and private service providers, located on the campus of the eligible institution or within the local community, that are qualified to meet the needs described in subparagraph (B), and establishes programs with qualified providers to meet such needs. (D) Assist pregnant and parenting students, fathers or spouses in locating and obtaining services that meet the needs described in subparagraph (B). (E) If appropriate, provide referrals for prenatal care and delivery, infant or foster care, or adoption, to a student who requests such information. An office shall make such referrals only to service providers that serve the following types of individuals: (i) Parents. (ii) Prospective parents awaiting adoption. (iii) Women who are pregnant and plan on par- enting or placing the child for adoption. (iv) Parenting or prospective parenting couples. (5) REPORTING.— (A) ANNUAL REPORT BY INSTITUTIONS.— (i) IN GENERAL.—For each fiscal year that an eligible institution of higher education receives funds under this subsection, the eligible institution shall pre- pare and submit to the State, by the date determined by the State, a report that—