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Board approves service-animal policy; discussion notes new law adds in-training animals and miniature-horse language
Summary
Trustees approved a policy on service animals that reflects recent statutory amendments including recognition of animals in training and a provision referencing miniature horses; staff said such cases have been rare locally.
The board approved a policy and procedures on service animals in schools that trustees said mirrors amendments to the state law this session.
Superintendent Thomas summarized the changes: the updated law adds that a service animal can be a dog “in training” and that trainers may be certified or that a disabled individual may train the animal. Trustees noted the policy also explicitly references miniature horses and…
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