Passed in December 2022 and effective June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is the first law in the United States that creates rights to accommodations for pregnant workers.
The most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report on women in the labor force (2019) found 80.5% of elementary and middle school teachers were women. Plus, a high percentage were of child-bearing age. Thus, they are greatly affected by pregnancy-related policies and procedures if they decide to start a family while working in education.