Lara Kaufmann, senior counsel at the National Women's Law Center, praised CUNY for its quick response to the discrimination claim.

WSJ: NYC university clarifies maternity leave policies

Too many schools do not realise pregnant students should receive equal treatment, the US National Women's Law Center said in a June report.

BBC: US school ends classroom ban on pregnant students

In a settlement announced Wednesday by the National Women's Law Center, the university agreed to send a memo to all professors and administrators reminding them that all schools getting government funding are required to give pregnant students the same options to make up work that they give to pupils who suffer illnesses or injuries that cause them to miss classes.

WSJ: NYC university clarifies maternity leave policies