EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Series 600
Policy Title: Animals in the Classroom Code No. 606.3
Live animals may be allowed in school district facilities only for an educational purpose. Permission from the Principal will be required of anyone wishing to bring an animal into school district facilities, with the exception of professional therapy or emotional support animals that have been properly trained, are handled by a trained handler, are properly insured by the owner, and have been previously approved by the Administration. Appropriate supervision of animals is required when animals are brought into the School District 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.
It is the responsibility of the Principal to determine appropriate supervision of animals in the classroom.
This policy is not intended to address teh use fo service animals, assistive animals, therapy animals, or emotional support animals on District property.
Approved: February 24, 2004
Reviewed: December 10, 2019
Revised: December 10, 2019
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8
Cross Reference: 507 Student Health and Well-Being