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Nonprofit MiPOWER presents evidence and requests permission to bring certified therapy dog to Hobbs schools
Summary
MiPOWER, a nonprofit offering teen-pregnancy prevention and mentoring programs, presented outcomes and asked the board for permission to bring a certified therapy/service dog, Remi; board said the item was informational and legal/health concerns remain.
A Hobbs-area nonprofit told the Hobbs Municipal Schools board on Oct. 21 that its MiPOWER program has worked with thousands of local students and asked for board guidance on allowing a certified therapy dog to visit schools.
Why it matters: MiPOWER presented program outcomes and requested permission to bring Remi, a Sheepadoodle the presenter said is certified as both a service and a therapy dog, into school settings for mentoring and specialized support. Board members said the item was a presentation only and advised caution because of legal and health considerations.
MiPOWER’s representative said the organization has operated in the district for roughly 15 years and reported…
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