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After heated debate, Northern Cambria board adopts therapy-animal policy with superintendent approval requirement
Summary
Following a lengthy debate about benefits, liability and staffing, the Northern Cambria board approved a policy allowing approved therapy animals in district schools under superintendent oversight; supporters cited mental-health and reading benefits, while opponents warned of insurance, allergy and management risks.
The Northern Cambria School District board approved a policy to permit approved therapy animals on district property, after more than an hour of discussion that examined benefits, liability and operational concerns.
Proponents said certified therapy animals can support student mental health and boost reading engagement. "There's a lot of science that supports the value of therapy dog being brought," one board member said, urging public discussion of any…
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