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605.8 Animals in the Classroom

Code No. 605.8

ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOM

 

Live animals will not be allowed in the school facilities except under special circumstances, and it must be for an educational purpose.  Permission from the principal will be required of anyone wishing to bring an animal into the school facilities.  Appropriate supervision of animals is required when animals are brought into the school facilities. 

The person bringing the animal must furnish transportation for the animal brought to school.  Animals will not be allowed to travel to and from the student's attendance center on the school bus.

This policy shall not be construed as prohibiting any person from being accompanied by a service animal in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

 

Date of Review:  April 9, 2018

 

Date of Revision:

April 9, 2018                           

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, Code of Iowa                                                   

 

01462704

 

 

DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS