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Board reviews new service‑animal policy; miniature horses and handler responsibilities discussed
Summary
On a first reading staff presented a draft service‑animal policy to accommodate students who rely on service animals, including guidance on handler responsibilities, behavior expectations and references to Office for Civil Rights guidance; board members asked implementation questions about unusual service animals such as miniature horses.
The Lake Pend Oreille School District on Sept. 9 conducted a first reading of a newly drafted service‑animal policy aimed at complying with federal civil rights guidance and ensuring consistent procedures when students use service animals at school.
Vice Chair introduced Dr. Joy Jansen to present; she explained the policy was new for the district and is intended to align with Office for…
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