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Board begins first reading of animals‑in‑schools policy to align with ADA; second reading set for Jan. 14
Summary
Superintendent Denise Bartlett presented a first reading of revisions to policy IMG and regulation IMG‑R to clarify service‑animal definitions, permit service animals on district vehicles, and require veterinary and vaccination documentation for classroom animals; the board will consider a second reading on Jan. 14, 2025.
At its Dec. 10 meeting the Catalina Foothills Unified School District governing board conducted a first reading of revisions to Policy IMG and Regulation IMG‑R (Animals in Schools) to align district policy with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Superintendent Denise Bartlett said the policy changes add the defined term “service animal” to distinguish service animals from non‑service animals and to clarify where service animals are permitted.…
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