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Board members say therapy-dog visits are happening; staff points to general pets-in-schools policy and procedure
2112839 · January 14, 2025
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Summary
Board members asked whether the district has a specific policy for therapy dogs after several schools used them; staff said the district relies on existing pets-in-schools policy and a procedure requiring contact with Awilda Fonti and insurance verification.
A board member asked whether Hernando County Schools has a separate policy for therapy dogs, noting several campuses are using them and others have expressed interest.
The question matters because therapy animals on campus raise issues of insurance, provider vetting and consistency across schools.
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