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Board hears therapy‑dog presentation; officials cite benefits, allergies and liability
Summary
A presenter with prior administrative experience summarized research and practical steps for a therapy‑dog program, emphasizing intentional use, parent permission, allergy and liability controls, and use of established organizations such as Therapy Dogs International.
A former district administrator briefed the Revere Local Board of Education on Feb. 11 about therapy‑dog programs used in schools and described how districts identify benefits and manage risks.
The presenter said research links therapy animals to reduced anxiety, improved reading fluency and better attendance, and described program design used in another district (Hudson): one dog in the building at a time, one‑hour sessions, handler certification through…
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